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NameBOSSY BEULAH'S CHICKEN SHACK FREEDOM
Address2200 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/4/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed stored clean two stainless steel meat tenderizer with food built up in container with other clean equipment. CDI - PIC moved container to dish area. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black and pink residue in ice shoot compartment of ice and beverage dispensing machine
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed four clear containers of sliced cheddar cheese cold holding in walk in cooler above 41*F See temp chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded foodthat was prepare at 1:00PM. 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 several sealed to-go coleslaw prepared at ambient temperature being cooling in low boy cooler. CDI - PIC removed lids and transfer to-go boxes into walk in cooler to quickly cool down. 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 .
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 a few in-use wet wiping cloths stored on prep tops and dish machine.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed in-use clear measure cup with handle submerged in dry ingredients on prep top. CDI - PIC remove scoop to be W/R/S.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several stainless steel bowls and containers wet stacked on drying rack.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed two hand washing sinks not seal to wall leaving gab behind wall and sink.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Observed clear hose from dish washing machine and 3-comp-sink plastic piping inside floor drain without any gap.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed outside dumpster with open doors.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Floors throughout kitchen are in need of resurfacing and resealing. Floors are not smooth and easily cleanable.