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NamePOTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP #551
Address4620 PIEDMONT ROW DR
SUITE 140
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/30/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed jug of bleach stored in back handwashing sink during inspection. CDI-Bleach was moved to approved storage.
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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed sticker residue on stacked food containers. CDI-Discussed cleaning/sanitizing methods with PIC and items were moved to be rewashed. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup on soda dispenser nozzles.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -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 items in small prep above 41F after lunch rush. Food above 41F was placed into walk-in uncovered to quickly cool. Advised PIC to adjust temperature setting to accommodate busy service hours when prep unit is frequently opened and closed. Temperature dropped in unit after it had been left closed for a while. Prep unit to right also had items above 41F. Some were placed on ice while others cooled in walk-in. Verification required by 12/3/2022
33 1 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 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 sliced tomatoes and sliced Italian sandwich meats in walk-in cooler above 41F placed into unit after prep with lid fastened. CDI-Lid was removed to facilitate proper cooling. Upon second temperature check, no temperature drop was observed for tomatoes. Tomatoes were placed into walk-in freezer to quickly cool before placing back into walk-in.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Label on sugar bin had worn off. Relabel sugar bin.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & 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 ice cream packages on floor in walk-in freezer.
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 employee without proper hair restraint.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed large quantity of food containers stacked wet after on clean dish shelving.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Two small prep units out of use, awaiting repair. Facility has proper cold hold storage capacity.