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NameCIRCLE K #2723923
Address4500 RANDOLPH RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/22/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsObserved in use sausage bin containers with multiple date mark stickers on them. Per conversation with PIC, stickers are printed and affixed to open bag of hot dogs WITHIN the containers, used to determine when the packages were opened. EHS advises facility to remove excess labels and residue from food container exteriors, to prevent any date marking inconsistencies, and to verify that labels affixed to food show that food is to be disposed of no more than 6 days after the date the food was opened, for a total of 7 days.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC did not have certification. Per conversation with PIC, management are scheduled to gain certification in the near future. PIC demonstrated knowledge via answering relevant questions during and after inspection. REPEAT. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed recently rinsed and wiped nozzles for chili and cheese dispensers stored in basin of register area handsink. CDI - PIC removed clean equipment from sink and placed them back on dispensers.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P - Observed one (1) bucket of recently made sanitizer at register area testing over 400 ppm quart. CDI - EHS diluted sanitizer to required concentration (approximately (150 to 200 ppm)) and demonstrated dilution and testing procedures to PIC. REPEAT.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one (1) shaker of pretzel salt at register area with no labeling. CDI - PIC affixed tape label to salt shaker. EHS and PIC discussed labeling options, including station labeling.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed three (3) boxes recently delivered shelf stable chili and cheese sauces, and one (1) stack of chip boxes stored in back room directly on the ground. CDI - Prior to the end of the inspection, items were elevated. Note: Hermetically sealed cans and beverage bottles and containers can be left directly on the floor
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. Observed PIC working with cleaned equipment and single service trays without effective hair restraints. Utilize hats, hairnets, visors, or other effective hair restraints as needed. Note: Observed PIC wearing jeweled ring, but not working with food. Do not wear any jewelry on the hands, arms, wrists, or fingers during food prep.
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several (at least seven) sleeves and boxes of single service articles (lids, cups, etc.) directly on the ground in back room. REPEAT. 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed four (4) stacks of single service articles (pizza boxes, hot dog trays, etc.) with exposed food contact surfaces at register area. CDI - PIC and EHS discussed storage of single service items; boxes were reoriented to prevent potential contamination.
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 minor food soil in register RIC 1. Observed excess, unremoved date mark labels and label residue on hot dog bins in RIC 2. Clean equipment interiors such that food soil does not accumulate. Soak, scrape, clean, and sanitize equipment and utensils as needed to remove labels and residue.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in female restroom.