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NameWORKMANS FRIEND, THE
Address1531 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/18/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black buildup on white plastic piece inside ice machine. More frequent cleaning is required.
21 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 put into hot holding 1/2 hour prior holding below 135F. CDI PIC quickly reheated mashed potatoes to 165. 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 .
22 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 multiple TCS items in prep top with past issues holding above 41F. All items voluntarily discarded. PIC turned down thermostat of RIC and ambient reading 41F and below. Observed aioli with garlic and oil holding above 41F in an ice bath. Had been placed in ice bath 20 min prior. CDI PIC placed aioli in RIC to quickly cool and keep. Facility continues to have issues with prep unit. Will to visits to ensure long term compliance. RCP and ITS discussed if issue persists. 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 . 3-501.16(B) Maintain raw shell eggs in refrigeration with an ambient air temperature of 45F or below.- P Observed eggs in WIC holding above 45F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed toaster with heavy build up.
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in female restroom. Repeat