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NameSHAKE SHACK
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
THE PLAZA
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/9/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. -P. Observed employee handle raw ground beef with gloved hands before handling hotdog bun and container without removing gloves and washing hands in between. CDI - employee voluntarily discarded food and washed hands before continuing.
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. PIC emptied cup of ice into hand sink. CDI - EHS reminded PIC to only use hand sink for hand washing.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed package of raw ground beef stored on top of hamburger buns in low reach in cooler on grill line. CDI - PIC removed raw ground beef. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked chicken and unwashed avocados stored over cheese in WIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple gnats behind custard machine.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep counter. CDI - PIC removed cloth.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados with intact stickers in prep top.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (D) When running water is used for storing utensils for moist foods, the water velocity must be sufficient to flush particulates to the drain. Observed scoop stored in utensil well with running water at an insufficient velocity. CDI - PIC increased water flow. 3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed knife with food residue stored in knife box that is cleaned once at the end of the day. CDI - employee W/R/S knife box.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Flip-top lid of shake cooler by ice machine is delaminating.