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NameCIRCLE K #2723964
Address935 CHARLOTTETOWNE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/3/2021
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C. PIC is not certified food protection manager and no other person in establishment is certified manager.
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes Yes No 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Observed no health policy available in establishment and PIC not knowledgeable about policy including reportable illnesses and symptoms. CDI- EHS educated employee on health policy requirements and left another copy of the policy onsite. REPEAT
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf. Observed hand sink near ovens not usable with items in and around the basin. EHS also noted that items including soda nozzles are being washed in the hand sink. CDI - PIC removed all items in and around the sink. EHS discussed with PIC that sink is to be used for hand washing only. Food contact items must be washed/rinsed/sanitized in back of house 3 part sink. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels available at either front of house hand sink. CDI - PIC replaced. REPEAT - Full 2 point deduction - Continued non-compliance with hand sink standards may result in implementation of a risk control plan or in permit action.
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed frozen condensate drippage from compressor in upright back of house freezer pooled in open food items including corn dogs and tornados. Unclean drippage in direct contact with food. CDI - items discarded.
13 0 Food separated and protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed various containers of opened/unwrapped/uncovered frozen food items in upright freezer. Protect food while in storage using wraps, covers, or other packaging.
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. Observed black organic buildup on soda nozzles at customer beverage station.
22 0 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control - P,PF. Observed multiple sandwiches and packaged meat pies with either no legible timing in place or with expired timing present in heated grab and go cabinet. CDI - PIC pulled and discarded items.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used No No Yes 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed spray bottle of purple chemical labeled as sanitizer under front counter shelving. CDI - PIC discarded. Ensure chemicals are labeled properly as to contents. 7-206.12 Rodent Bait Stations - P. Observed large quantity of rodent bait spread out on mulch landscaping of facility not contained in rodent station. Remove poisonous rodent bait from area or contain it in a covered, tamper-resistant station. Verification Required. Contact professional pest control operator for service.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Numerous active rodent burrows observed around perimeter of establishment in natural and landscaped areas. Contact professional pest control operator for service. 6-501.111 Controlling Pests - C. Excessive waste on ground in and around dumpster enclosure and other areas of property are creating rodent harborage. Clean waste from grounds of establishment to prevent pests.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No Yes 3-305.12 Food Storage, Prohibited Areas - C. Observed frozen food items stored directly under active condensate drippage in upright reach in freezer. Do not store food under sources of contamination including condensation drips. 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed pizza display case set up and in use for customer self service. Customer self service is not permitted from this equipment as the equipment does not provide effective protection of food once door is open. PIC noted that above store leadership directed him to continue to allow customer self service from the unit. Discontinue customer self service from this equipment. Verification Required.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No Yes No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed cases of single service cups stored less than 6 inches off of floor on rolling carts in back areas. All food and food contact items must be stored at least 6 inches off of floor to prevent contamination. REPEAT
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 buildup and sticky residue present on non food surfaces of back of house equipment needs cleaning. REPEAT
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. All waste containers in womens restroom with no lid present. Lids broken off of two smaller containers. Repair/replace. 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures - C. Observed organic material present on toilet
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors open with exposed waste present. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed multiple items and extreme litter and cardboard piled in dumpster enclosure and around on various other facility surfaces..
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed heavy buildup on flooring in back of house areas under and behind equipment. Sticky residue on flooring throughout back areas. Pooled dried syrup present on back of house flooring. REPEAT Organic residue and splatter present on wall surfaces in men’s restroom need cleaning. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Missing ceiling tiles near can wash in back of house. Replace.