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NameAMERICANA RESTAURANT
Address1628 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/23/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black biofilm build up on interior walls (catch plate) of ice machine. PIC states that the equipment is cleaned once a month. Recommend higher cleaning frequency. REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160 F as measured by a max/min thermometer. - P. Observed in use dish machine achieving temperatures between 150-155 F after four cycles. After fifth cycle, final rinse temperature was observed at 160 F. PIC has submitted a request for repairs.-3- ***Long term compliance visit will be made to verify dish machine is functional. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed sliced tomatoes and portioned house made ranch (contains buttermilk) cold holding > 41 F. Refer to temperature observation chart. TCS products were prepared this morning 1-1.5 hour prior to inspection. CDI - Foods were transferred to reach-in freezer/walk-in cooler to cool down. -0- 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.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & 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 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed no date labels on lettuce, chili, lima beans and rice which were prepared on 9/21, according to PIC. CDI - All items date marked accordingly. -1.5- 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
33 0 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. Observed salads cooling densely covered in large deep plastic containers in the walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC modified cooling methods by transferring foods into deep ice baths in prep sink. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wiping cloths being held in 10 ppm chlorine. CDI - Solution discarded and replaced with new at a concentration of 50 ppm. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several cutting boards with deep cuts and grooves. Resurface or replace. -0-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 water pooling inside of prep unit reach-in and food debris on utensil magnetic wall mount. Keep clean. -0-