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NameLOVES TRAVEL STOPS & COUNTRY STORES #714
Address2603 SAM WILSON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/19/2021
Final Score @ Grade
92 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 2-102.11 Demonstration-C- There was no certified food protection manager present today during the inspection. A CFPM shall be present during all hours of foodservice and the inspection.
2 0 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes No No 2-201.11 (A) Responsibility of PIC- P- The PIC was not able to demonstrate knowledge of the employee health policy as it relates diseases that are transmissible through food. All food employees shall be informed of their responsibility to report certain illnesses & diseases. CDI- A sample copy of an employee health policy was given to the PIC.
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure-P- A food employee washed her hands for less than 10 seconds. Hands shall be washed for at least 20 secs. CDI- Food employee re-washed hands properly.//2-301.14 When to wash-P- Food employee touched the faucet handles with bare hands after washing. Hands shall not be re-contaminated after washing. CDI- The food employee used a paper towel to turn off faucet when she re-washed.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food Contact Surfaces-P- Several plastic containers, an entire stack of stainless pans, and a few scoops were stored as clean with food debris build up. Food Contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI-all were sent for cleaning & sanitizing -602.11 Frequency-C- The ice machine in Chester's had mold/mildew growth on the interior. Ice machines shall be cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of mold or other soil.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No -501.14 Cooling-P- Large quantities of cut watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon were prepared before 4:30am. At 11am, it all measured 46-53F. Foods cooling from ambient temperature shall cool to 41F or below within 4 hours. CDI- All cut melons were discarded.
19 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1)- Hot holding-P- REPEAT- Chester's chicken bites measured 109F-126F, chicken tenders measured 131F, fried okra 130F, mac n cheese 131F. Hot foods shall be held at 135F or above at all times. CDI- chicken bites & mac n cheese discarded, okra & tender reheated >165F. *Chester's uses time for quality on their hot holding items. It is recommended to use TPHC for holding these foods since this has been observed on the last few inspections.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Cold holding-P- Boiled eggs and parfaits in the WIC measured 46-47F. Cold foods shall be held at 41F or below at all times. CDI-Eggs and parfaits were discarded. *The cooler temp measured 43.8F today. Repair technician has been contacted for repair.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-202.12 Conditions of Use-P- There was a can Raid insect killer stored in the kitchen and a bottle of labeled as sanitizer was actually degreaser. Raid is not an approved pesticide to use in the establishment. Labels on bottles shall identify the product inside. CDI- Raid was removed from the premises and Sanitizer bottle was emptied and will be cleaned before putting sanitizer in the bottle.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods- PF- Large quantities of cut melons were placed in the walk in cooler in deep plastic containers with tight covers. Use approved cooling methods to cool foods such as, shallow pans, loose covers, ice baths, etc. CDI-all cut melons were discarded
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Thawing-C- 4-5 bags of chicken, steak were thawing on the drainboard of the prep sink. Thaw foods in the refrigerator or as part of the cooking process. *Under running water is not an option at this time due to water temperatures exceeding 70F.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-306.11 Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers-P- Apples are displayed in the self service cold case and a basket in the deli area. Apples are not protected from contamination. The intent is for the customer to wash the apples before consuming but there is no sign present at either location. Foods shall be protected from contamination by consumers or provide signage to indicate the foods are not ready to eat. CDI- The PIC made signage to indicate the apples needed to be washed before consuming and placed at both locations.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No Yes 2-402.11 Hair restraints-C- Two food employees in Chester's were not wearing hair restraints today. Effective hair restraints shall be worn by food employees.//2-302.11 Maintenance-Fingernails-PF- Two food employees in Chester's had fingernails that extended >1 inch from ends of fingers. Food employees shall keep their fingernails trimmed, filed and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. VR-Verification required by 8/27/21 for compliance.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils-REPEAT- Observed the scoop with the handle in contact with breader. Store scoops with handles above the food.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Equipment-Good Repair-C- The walk in cooler was operating at 43.8F today. Refrigeration shall maintain foods at 41F or below. TCS foods were moved from this cooler until repaired. Service request made.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (C) Non-Food contact-C- The front counter at Chester's needs additional cleaning. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Backflow prevention device, Design Standard-P- There was only an atmospheric vacuum breaker on the canwash faucet but had a hose with a spray nozzle attached. This device is not approved for continuous pressure. Provide an approved backflow prevention device designed to operate under continuous pressure (ASSE 1012 or 1024). CDI- Today the spray nozzle was removed from the end of the hose.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 Designated Area-Employee Items- Several employee beverages and foods were stored above foods intended for customers in the WIC-Chester's. Store employee personal foods and drinks on the lower shelf in a designated area to prevent contamination of other foods.