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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE BIRKDALE/GK
Address16710 BIRKDALE COMMONS PY
SUITE 103
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/14/2022
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee beverage with no lid or straw on prep area in front of microwave. CDI - Employee beverage was removed and discarded.
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 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed bacon wrapped jalapeños, meatballs, and brisket below 135 F in hot box. Observed burnt ends in another hot box at 96 F. CDI - All food had been prepared less than 2 hours ago and was reheated. The large hot box was emptied until the temperature reached 142 F.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 cheese cooling covered and portioned in reach in at 47 F. Observed very large container of shredded cheese prepped this morning in WIC cooling at 47F. CDI - Small containers were uncovered and moved to WIC to cool. Large container of cheese was spread into multiple smaller containers and placed back in WIC to cool
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 damage to wall from leak next to office. Observed peeling wrapping around pipe next to cook line. PIC stated a work order has already been submitted for the wall damage.