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NameSMASHBURGER #1686
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
A23
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/28/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food employee wash hands and re-contaminate them on faucet handles. CDI - Employee coached and hands washed, faucet water closed with paper towel as barrier. -0-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F 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 various TCS foods that were above 41 F inside of prep units and reach-in units. Refer to temperature chart for details. CDI - Several items had been inside cold holding units since 7 am this morning while others were prepared and placed into cold holding for services. Upon further observation, it was discovered that the two prep units were unable to maintain products < 41 F. CDI - Items from early morning voluntarily discarded while other products transferred to reach-in freezer to be cooled down to < 41 F. Staff instructed to discontinue use of units for cold holding until repairs completed. Foods will be held on emergency TPHC with start and end times documented. ***3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED. -1.5-
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No REPEAT: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observe in-use wiping cloths not being held in sanitizer. -1-
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. Observed prep unit cold drawer door broken. Repair. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee purse and jacket stored on box containing burger buns. CDI - Personal items removed. -0-