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NameFIREHOUSE SUBS
Address2700 W MALLARD CREEK CHURCH RD
STE 220
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/31/2021
Final Score @ Grade
90 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. Observed no employee on site was a CFPM.
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P Observed employee recontaminate hands by using clean hands to turn off faucet. CDI - EHS instructed employee on proper handwashing procedures and employee rewashed hands.
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 chili holding at 100 F and loaded potato soup holding at 75 F. CDI - Time stamps stated the food had been reheated 30 minutes earlier. Chili was reheated to 185 F and loaded potato soup was reheated to 205 F.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed tuna at 48 F and four containers of philly steak at 60/61 F in reach in. Date marking showed philly steak was prepped earlier this morning. PIC stated philly steak is removed from a bag in the freezer so food should be cold when it is placed in the reach in unit. CDI - Food was moved to cool in reach in freezer. REPEAT.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed salad, lettuce, beef, and ham with no date labels in reach ins. CDI - Correct dates were added to product.
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 foods cooling in deep, tightly, packed containers in reach in cooler not meant for cooling. CDI - Food was moved to freezer to cool. REPEAT.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles of sauces and dressings with no labels.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes 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 box of bread on floor next to window and hot wells. CDI - Box was moved off the floor.
38 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 employees with long hair and no head covering.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed scoops stored in hot water at 129 F. REPEAT.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked bowls and containers on dish rack next to 3 comp sink.
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 box of hinged lid containers on floor next to 3-comp-sink.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets torn on 3 door reach in cooler. Observed handle broken on cookie oven. REPEAT.
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 of food residue and debris on cookie oven.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed part of lid missing on trash in female restroom. Waste bin is no longer covered.