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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 6/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsFacility stated they do not hold items on TPHC, time is implemented for quality. Items are held for safety on temperature. After discussion about TPHC, and leaving form, PIC stated they may move to holding hot items in Chesters and grab n go hot boxes on time and will fill out paperwork.

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 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee pouring tea down hand sink. CDI PIC corrected and tea tacked elsewhere to pour down prep sink.
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed cut cantaloupe, cut at 5 am, observed at temps at 9:30 am above 41F. Cut cantaloupe was in large quantity, deep well, plastic container with lid tightly secured. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded and discussed placing container, without lid on cart in front of fans in WIC. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 several items throughout facility holding above 41F. Many items in small grab n go cooler and near door of WIC. CDI All items voluntarily discarded. Small grab n go was repaired during inspection, and PIC stated they will store TCS items that are in the WIC further back away from door which is constantly opening due to use. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cut cantaloupe that was cut at 5 am holding above 41F more than 4 hours later. Items were in large, plastic, deep well container with tightly secured lid. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded and will store items cooling on a cart that will be placed in front of the WIC fans, with no lid. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes 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.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris on faces of equipment .
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors in Chester’s area with dust and debris and in need of more frequent cleaning.