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NameCIRCLE K #2723922
Address7208 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/11/2019
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed handsink used for storage of miscellaneous items. CDI. Employee moved items from handsink making it accessible.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. COMMENT: Observed black debris buildup inside multiple soda nozzles. PIC to clean and switch this afternoon. Clean more frequently.
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 COMMENT: Observed taquitos in hot holding at 128F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded the taquitos. Noted temperature dial was turned off. PIC turned on before placing new taquitos on hot dog holler.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed turkey sub, turkey flat bread, sausage biscuit, and melon fruit cup all above 41F (see temperature chart) in the grab n go cooler. CDI. The cooler seemed to be going through a defrost cycle in need of adjusting; PIC was allowed to place TCS foods in the walk in cooler to store and cool to 41F until grab n go cooler is repaired (see #31).
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed multiple breakfast sandwiches in the grab n go cooler (sausage biscuit, Canadian ham biscuits, etc) placed out for service on 6/8 not date marked. CDI. PIC date marked the sandwiches.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf Observed concrete pad cleaner and multi surface cleaner stored on shelving directly beside cleaned utensils. Observed domestic insect killer above handsink. CDI. Had PIC move these items and remove pesticide from kitchen.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed large, three-sided grab n go cooler with a fluctuating ambient temperature of 45F. PIC placed work order at the end of the inspection to have the cooler repaired and defrost cycles changed. All TCS foods moved to the walk in cooler until repaired. I will return within ten (10) days to verify compliance of violation.
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. COMMENT: Observed rusting clean dish shelving racks above three compartment sink.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-501.16 Do not use a warewashing sink for handwashing. Employee observed getting hand soap from handsink and washing hands in the three compartment sink. Informed PIC and he corrected employee.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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. COMMENT: Clean the floors and walls underneath the three compartment sink.