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NameSMASHBURGER #1686
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
A23
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/21/2024
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General CommentsDownstairs WIC / Dry Storage Garlic/Herb/Oil mixture on TPHC

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed a lack of managerial control due to equipment issues not being corrected, being unaware of TPHC policy and missing paper towels at hand sinks. CDI - Establishment will not operate until all cold-hold equipment has been repaired. TPHC policy has been provided only for garlic, herb and oil mixture. Paper towels were provided during inspection.
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Manager was unable to provide Vomit and Diarrhea cleanup plan for the facility. CDI - EHS provided during inspection.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed missing paper towels for the back kitchen hand sink. CDI - Manager provided during inspection. Observed two cups inside of the front kitchen hand sink. CDI - Items were removed.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chicken and ground turkey stored on top of boxed fries in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Employee removed items and placed them on the bottom shelf.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed house made garlic, herb and oil mixture on the counter at room temperature. CDI - A TPHC policy was provided for garlic, herb and oil mixture.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. At the beginning of inspection, person in charge was unable to produce TPHC procedures. PIC contacted the store manager, who was also unable to provide the document. CDI - A representative for Denard Enterprises came towards the end of inspection and was able to find the procedures.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Establishment operates with two prep coolers for all food preparation. The small prep cooler is holding TCS foods at 45 degrees. The large prep cooler is holding TCS foods from 53-57 degrees. Establishment has been practicing TPHC for these two coolers which was not part of the original plan review or permit conditions. CDI - All TCS foods were voluntarily discarded and establishment will not operate until coolers are repaired.
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 hamburger buns stored on crates less than 6 inches above the floor.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food with several bracelets on.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed both prep coolers not holding proper cold hold temperatures. Observed a low reach-in cooler with doors that would not close properly. Velcro has been added to help keep doors closed. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. Observed rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No REPEAT 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch. -P Observed a spray hose at the 3-comp sink that hangs well below the flood rim. CDI - Hose was hung up with a hook and ring.