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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE/GK
Address540 BRANDYWINE RD
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected No No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed a box of unwashed strawberries stored above closed containers of ready to eat diced tomatoes.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed soiled slicer stored as clean. CDI - slicer was removed for cleaning and was properly cleaned and sanitized before inspection ended.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed reach in cooler to far left of cook line was not holding TCS foods at or below 41F. Food items had been placed into reach in this morning during set up after being stored in walk in cooler overnight. CDI - items removed from cooler and placed back into walk in cooler to rapidly re-chill. Temperatures measured 47F-48F - see temperature chart. Cooler was taken out of service for repair. Also observed cold drawers under salad flip top cooler on the line were holding cut lettuce and cooked broccoli at 44F. CDI - lettuce voluntarily discarded and replaced with lettuce measuring 41F from walk in cooler. Other items in cold drawers were in compliance. VR - will return next week to ensure cold holding issues have been permanently resolved.
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. Observed a couple of flies near back door.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No 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 black crate holding two whole watermelons stored on floor of walk in cooler. PIC moved them to a shelf.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested metal bowls and pans, cleaned food processor and salad spinner stored closed while still wet.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach in cooler to far left of cook line had rusted shelving and was not holding foods at or below 41F.
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 shared dumpster with lids open.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 missing baseboard outside walk in cooler, in front of upright freezer.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C. Observed two hood lights out.