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Name

K & N BARBEQUE

Address

3500 LATROBE DR

SUITE 300

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28211

Premise Type

3 - Mobile Food

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/21/2024

Final Score @ Grade

98.50

General Comments

Inspection occurred at 2115 Rexford RD, Charlotte, NC 28211 (Terry Law Firm Parking Lot) Location and hours of operation provided by StreetFoodFinder.com EHS observed cooling of prepared TCS food (brisket) on MFU. Though cooling was observed as effective, MFU permit conditions specify not to cool TCS food on MFU. Cool all TCS foods at commissary prior to storage on MFU. EHS observed expired test kit (QAC test strips expired on 11/2022). Though strips were effective, color change was minimally effective at properly determining proper strength of prepared sanitizer. EHS advises PIC to retrieve and maintain unexpired test kit for all food contact surface sanitizers that are to be used within MFU.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
21	1.50	Proper hot holding temperatures	Yes	Yes	No	3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed one (1) portion of red beans at a temperature of 130F. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of temperature food item. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to considerable improvement from previous inspection; only one (1) small portion of TCS food was observed as out of temperature at time of 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 .
28	0	Toxic substances properly identified stored & used	Yes	No	No	7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed one (1) container of single service disinfectant wipes stored above sealed box of ziploc bags. CDI - PIC moved disinfectant wipes to proper chemical storage.
39	0	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display	No	No	No	3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed two (2) bins of raw fish fillets stored in direct contact with undrained ice cubes. PIC and EHS discussed proper storage of raw fish: after receiving, raw fish and poultry are not to be stored in direct contact with undrained ice. Utilize draining pans, plastic wrap, single service bags, etc. to prevent prolonged direct contact with undrained ice.
56	0	Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used	No	No	No	6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed one (1) ziploc bag of grapes stored above food held for resale in standing RIC. Store personal food such that it is not above food held for resale and can not potentially cross contaminate it.