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NameHARDEES #1501623
Address4201 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/7/2023
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. PIC did not know about employee health policy and did not know where TPHC procedures were. The PIC must have knowledge of foodborne illness prevention and the requirements of this code. CDI - PIC educated on duties. 0 pts. Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC could not provide ANSI food protection manager certification. At least 1 employee shall be present during all hours of operation. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Drive thru employee observed washing hands for less than 5 seconds. Employees must scrub hands with soap for 10-15 seconds when washing hands. // 2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Manager observed going outside and using phone multiple times during inspection and did not wash hands before putting on gloves and working with food each time. Employees must wash hands when returning from outside and before donning gloves. CDI - Manager educated on when to wash hands.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf No time present on lettuce held on TPHC. Manager did not know when lettuce was put on TPHC. CDI - Lettuce discarded. // Also, PIC could not provide written procedures for TPHC. CDI - GM arrived at establishment and found procedures.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Large amount of flies observed during inspection. Also, old 2-door cooler that is not working or being used had a moldy pan in it. Pan had small bugs in it that appeared to be small roaches or some other small insect. No other dead or alive roaches or other bugs (besides flies) observed during inspection. Keep premises free of flies and pests. // 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Back door does not self-close. Repair back door so it self-closes. Fixing door will probably help with flies.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Food employee not wearing hair restraint while working line. Food employees must wear a hat or hair net when working with food. 0 pts.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Some sanitizer buckets had soiled water and needed to be switched out. 0 pts.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Ice cream scoop stored in room temperature water and water was soiled. In-use utensils may only be stored in water if the water is at least 135F, or if it is in a dipper well with constant water running. Also, water must be changed when soiled. 0 pts.
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. Replace rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. Line cooler is leaking water and has torn gaskets. 0 pts.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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. General cleaning necessary on all shelves, cooking equipment and in refrigeration along line. Also, heavy moldy buildup and old moldy food in 2-door cooler beside fryer. Remove cooler if it is not going to be repaired. Line cooler had standing soiled water in it and old food. Heavy buildup under soda machines in lobby. Clean nonfood contact surfaces more frequently. REPEAT
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. 3-compartment sink is leaking from faucet and needs to be repaired. 0 pts.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Clean around dumpsters. Lots of trash buildup. // 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Drain plugs missing on dumpsters. Contact company to replace missing plugs. REPEAT. 0 pts.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Clean floors, walls and ceilings throughout. Heavy buildup on floors underneath equipment. REPEAT // 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Some ceilings tiles are fraying and in poor repair. Replace damaged ceiling tiles.