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NameHOMESTEADS GRILL
Address800 BRIAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/21/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsNeed verification of how TPHC will be implemented. Send daily photos of TPHC logs. Make sure that as soon as items are prepared they are placed in WIC to cool. Observed several prep items sitting out for long periods of time with no apparent continuation of preparing items.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed boiled eggs stored below raw beef. CDI PIC switched order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed sticker residue on containers stacked clean touching the inside, food contact surface of the next container. CDI containers sent back to be re wash. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
21 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 multiple items holding below 135F. CDI Items reheated to 165 and others voluntarily discarded depending on time of reheat. All items going forward during Christmas Show will be placed on TPHC. Paperwork filled out during inspection. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several items on line holding above 41F. All items voluntarily discarded and replaced with new, 41F and below items. Salads out of temp were prepared 3 hours prior and placed back in WIC for rapid recool. CDI Going forward during Christmas Show all items including grab n go salads will be held on TPHC. Paperwork filled out during inspection. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM 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 several employees preparing food with no beard guard.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed residue build up on surfaces of equipment throughout facility particularly on handles of coolers. REPEAT VIOLATION
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 soiled floors at kitchen area along edges, and on walls around equipment. Need cleaning. Repeat 6-201.15 Mats and duckboards shall be removable and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard being used as mats. Need cleanable mats.