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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 6/21/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 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 2 knives and a sponge stored in the HS by the dish pit area. CDI-Food employee removed items and EHS explained a HS is for Handwashing only. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no PT at HS. CDI-PIC provided.
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 mushrooms over RTE lettuce, cheese plates and sandwiches. CDI-PIC put unwashed mushrooms on the bottom. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw salmon under raw steak on the cooling cart. CDI-PIC switched storage order. REPEAT.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed a large container of pickled onions at 46F from 2 days ago (PIC explained) they make them hot, then put them in a large plastic container, covered. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded. Due to temp issue EHS asked them to discard Falafel mix since it was cooled the same way.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed a sanitizer bottle sitting on a prep table, where employees were prepping food. CDI-PIC observed a moved chemicals to a chemical shelf.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 a large plastic container, covered, of beans at 66F, pasta in plastic containers covered with wrap at 48F. Both items were packed with food. PIC said they were made today, PIC said they ice bathed the pasta, but then put it in those containers and covered it without temping it. CDI-PIC and employee put in shallow sheet trays to allow food to cool, they said they were made 1-2 hrs ago. REPEAT.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruitflies in the dish area. REPEAT.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-stacking in the dish drying area. REPEAT.
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 1 light out in the WIC-1 by the dish area.