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NameWORKMANS FRIEND, THE
Address1531 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/9/2021
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw bacon in walk in cooler. CDI - Bacon relocated.
18 0 Proper cooling time and 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 beef stew cooling in walk in cooler at 0.06 rate. CDI - Spoons placed into containers for active stirring and moved for access to fans. Observed cauliflower pate without change in temperature in over 1 hour in walk in cooler. CDI - Uncovered to cool more efficiently in walk in cooler.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed mashed potatoes holding at 126 in steam table. CDI - Placed on stove for reheat.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several TCS products cold holding above 41F in flip top units - see temp chart. PIC stated all products were held from previous day in units. CDI - Items discarded.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed housemade tartar sauce in bottle and large container (2/26), three containers of bacon fat (3/2, 1/21, & 2/21), and Onion aioli (2/26) date marked. Time/temperature has expired for all items listed. CDI - Discarded. REPEAT.
31 0 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 Observed cauliflower pate cooling in tightly closed containers in reach in unit and walk in cooler. CDI - Containers opened cool more efficiently. Observed beef stew cooling densely packed in large containers with no active stirring in walk in cooler. CDI - Spoons placed in containers and active stirring began.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed dry goods containers without identifying labels.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two female employees and one male employee preparing food without hair restraints. REPEAT.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal containers wet stacked on clean dish shelf. REPEAT.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed large gash in front of walk in cooler (under door frame) in need of repair. Observed door on flip top unit not secured to hinge.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed air filters on outside of ice machine in need of cleaning. REPEAT.