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Name7-ELEVEN #35594B
Address11208 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/12/2024
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsSink near coffee station is recognized as a dump sink. Remove soap and paper towels since food is not prepared in this area. Place signage indicating dumping only (coffee waste only).

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 REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without a certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). - P. 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed food employee wash hands for less than 10 seconds, utilize bare hands to shut off water supply and transition to don gloves. Observed another food employee transition from cashiering to food prep area, put on gloves and handle food items without washing hands. CDI - Both employees educated, removed gloves and washed hands. -2- For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M.
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed hot dogs, taquitos and buffalo chicken ranch rollers hot holding below 135 at roller grill, 2 containers of bbq wings and several pizzas by the slice below 135 F in the hot holding case. Refer to temperature observation chart. PIC advised that items in case are to be held for an hour and tracked by the holding case timer. CDI - Foods from roller reheated and products from hot holding case voluntarily discarded by staff. EHS and PIC discussed placing TCS foods in case on TPHC. TPHC log provided to facility. -3- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed internal temperature of chilled creamer dispenser at 46 F. Whole milk observed at 43 F and french vanilla half and half creamer was observed at 46 F. PIC states that a cold log is kept to track cold holding refrigeration temperatures but was unable to procure logs during today’s inspection. Work order for repairs placed by PIC and products voluntarily discarded. -3- ***Verification visit will be conducted in 3 days to insure the creamer dispenser unit is maintaining an internal temperature below 41 F and maintain TCS foods at 41 F or below. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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.
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 food employees preparing foods without hair restraints. -0-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No 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 boxes of single service sandwich bags stored on floor underneath counter. CDI - PIC removed boxes from floor. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed dump sink nearest coffee machine out of order. PIC Stated that manager has removed pipes due to water leak and request for repairs has been submitted. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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. Observed several damaged floor tiles surrouding maintenance sink in back room. 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 debris on floors underneath equipment behind front counter. Increase cleaning frequency. -0-