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NameTGI FRIDAY'S #490
Address6840 NORTHLAKE MALL DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/22/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P - Observed employee handle trash and discard gloves. However, prior to putting on new gloves food handler did not wash hands. EHS informed PIC of violation. CDI- PIC had employee wash hands and re don gloves.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- EHS observed several knives, metal pan, and vegetable slicer stored clean according to PIC. CDI- PIC moved items to dish machine area to be properly cleaned prior to use. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P - Observed chicken wings stored in oven at 117F. 40 mins after first temp items cooled to 81F. Another 30 mins passed and items were at 81F. CDI- PIC moved items to walk in freezer to quickly cool. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- EHS observed rice, slaw, 2 full rack of ribs and 3 half rack ribs above 41F. See temp chart. CDI- PIC moved items to walk in cooler to quickly cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- EHS observed chicken wings cooling in oven at 117F. An hour and 20 mins after first temp items were not meeting proper cooling rate. CDI- PIC moved items to walk in freezer to quickly cool. See temp chart. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed squeeze bottles of oil, water and shakers of seasonings without a common name.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf- EHS observed bagged onions stored on floor in walk in cooler. EHS observed one large number 10 can with a large dent. CDI- PIC moved large can to an area for credit.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT- Observed two stacks of metal pans stored together and wet. NOTE: Point deduction remains the same since an improvement from last inspection and item is low risk static violation.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - EHS observed condenser leaking in walk in cooler and cold hold drawers leaking and draining on floor. Observed microwave not functioning. Observed cold hold drawers and flip top unit not functioning during the inspection.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. REPEAT- Observed employee phone stored on prep unit above Rte foods. NOTE: Point deduction remained the same since last inspection dealt with employee. However, if the violation occurs again during the next inspection point deduction will increase.