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NameFREDDYS FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGER #3214
Address3811 CORNING PL
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/4/2022
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
General Comments

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 No No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Please visit our resource page, http://meck.co/FoodSafety , for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety. Observed PIC with very little knowledge of the food code, violations, temperatures and issues-the knowledge of what to do if-then situations. See risk violations below
5 0 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. --Observed no vomit kit/plan/poster on site. No points taken today due to this being the first inspection since the 2017 FC adoption. CDI-EHS sent an email with the information.
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed food and trash in the HS by the grill. CDI-EHS cleaned out sink and told PIC.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY. Observed sanitizer buckets and the sanitizer at the sink with 0PPM QAC. EHS and PIC could not fix machine, they have CL packets. CDI-PIC and EHS mixed packet in clean sink and it was 100PPM CL. They have no CL test strips but EHS gave them some to use until maintenance comes. PIC called ecolab.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F 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 cold holding unit by the grill holding at 56-58F. All food was above 50F for the exception of the hamburgers that were just put in. PIC will not use for food storage until it is fixed. EHS observed two containers of cheese and mushrooms sitting on counter at 57F-Food employee explained they trade them out after a few hrs-no one knows if they use time stamps. VR REQUIRED 4/14/2022. REPEAT.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed chicken in a bag, thawing on the counter in a bucket of water. CDI-EHS explained it needs to be under flowing water. They put it in the prep sink with running water.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed ice cream scoops in water at 62F (water was full of ice cream debris). CDI-PIC placed them in a clean container.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use cups in the back storage area floor, in water. CDI-EHS set on the counter and a food employee took them out of the wet box. The single use items were still in plastic packaging.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit holding between 56-58F. 2 lights out by the grill area. Bent shelves in the WIC.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grout throughout the kitchen area. REPEAT.