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NameUS NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER CATERING KITCHEN
Address5000 WHITEWATER CENTER PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/13/2022
Final Score @ Grade
85 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 4 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (D) Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking out of a container that does not have a straw and lid.- P Observed PIC wash hands, wipe face with papertowel, wipe hands with paper towel, then go to prep food. CDI-EHS intervended and they rewashed hands. 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food employee (FE) take out trash and go to prep food. CDI-EHS intervened and they washed hands properly.
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed FE wrapping chicken wraps with no gloves, they explained they had just washed hands. EHS explained they must wear gloves before touching food. CDI-FE voluntarily discarded food.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed tomatoes and kale stored over RTE items in the WIC. EHS explained the difference in the washed/unwashed. CDI-PIC rearranged and put the unwashed on the bottom. REPEAT. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw steak over RTE chicken wings. CDI-PIC took chicken wings out for use
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed 6-7 metal dishes with food debris in the corner and on the outside. CDI-EHS set aside and PIC took back to be W/R/S. REPEAT.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed Grab and go in the market with temps above 44F (all food was above 44F (ambient air was 41F in an open air case) PIC voluntarily discarded food. VR REQUIRED 6/23/2022
33 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed pasta salad and pasta noodles cooling in two different WIC's, both above 41F. The containers were large and in plastic and covered. CDI-PIC uncovered and pulled employee insdie to explain process.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in the kitchen.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking in the dish drying area.
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. Observed ice machine lid broken in the back.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed facility using the sanitizer side of the dish machine with no CL test strips. VR REQUIRED 6/23/2022