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NameHOMESTEADS GRILL
Address800 BRIAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/20/2019
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Person in charge during inspection has not obtained food protection manager certification.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed ladle in front handsink upon entering kitchen. Observed employee attempt to rinse and sanitize thermometer at back handsink. CDI - Ladle was removed from front handsink. EHS corrected employee before using handsink.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed salads and sandwiches above 45F being placed into grab and go case; employee stated all items would cool down in case. After being in grab and go case for over 30 minutes, items had zero change in temperature. CDI - Employee placed all items on speed rack and placed in walk in freezer to cool rapidly before continuing to serve them.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed sausage, eggs, and grits hot holding below 135F; see temp chart. CDI - All items removed from line and voluntarily discarded.
31 0.50 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 Observed salads and sandwiches above 45F being placed into grab and go case not manufactured for cooling in tightly closed clam shell containers. CDI - Employee placed all items on speed rack and placed in walk in freezer to cool rapidly before continuing to serve them. REPEAT.
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 multiple boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single use lids and cups stored without protection to prevent contamination while stored at customer stations and at front bar area.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed build up on air filter outside of ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency.