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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 11/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed garbage can blocking hand sink in back deli kitchen. CDI can relocated.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed buffalo bourbon bites, Mac and cheese, chili sauce bites, and regular bites holding below 135F. CDI items moved to heater to reheat. Suggest using TPHC 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 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sausage and egg taco, chicken taco, Mac and cheese bowl, sausage breakfast bowl at front case above 41F. PIC stated products were just prepped this morning and placed up front for customers. CDI items moved from front and items in back area spread out and placed in reach in freezer for a quick chill. Observed watermelon cups and cantaloupe cups on top of ice near front register holding above 41F. CDI items moved back to reach to cool down. Ensure products are fully submerged in ice to maintain 41F and below. Repeat. 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 .
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee doing food prep without a hair restraint.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket near drink and hot dog area with 0ppm sanitizer. CDI refilled with proper concentration.