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NameERNIE'S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ
Address3500 LATROBE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/8/2015
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.11 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observe PIC not certified. Instruction given to PIC that he must be certified with in 210 days of issuing permit to prevent 2 point deduction.
31 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 Observed covered stacked pans of sliced tomatoes, 49F and cut lettuce 53F in walk in cooler. CDI by placing in blast chiller. Observed both under 41F before leaving facility.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No No 4-302.12 Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed dial stem thermometer available for use that is not suitable for taking temperatures of thin burger patties. CDI by instructing PIC to obtain thin probe thermometer by next inspection.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door to exterior propped open during inspection to help ventilation. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies present throughout facility.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No 4-903.11 Handle utensils in a manner to prevent contamination. Observed PIC holding tongs (used to handle food) walk outside to get an item and set tongs down on various tables that are unknown if clean and sanitized. CDI by instruction; tongs washed, rinsed and sanitized.