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NameSMASHBURGER 1349
Address4400 RANDOLPH RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/2/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsPIC and assistant manager described a non-utilized TPHC procedure for recently fried items under heat lamps (wall timer set to 4 hours after items were removed from fryer) EHS observed TCS food items properly hot holding at heat lamp. EHS observed no TPHC instructions during inspection; provided blank TPHC sheet to be filled out by establishment, should TPHC be utilized.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed WIC at ambient temperature of 45F at time of inspection, with TCS foods registering above 41F. Assistant manager stated that food items were observed as properly cold holding during morning checks at 9:30 a.m. Observed all TCS food items in prep top cooler above temperature. Cooler was observed as being nonfunctional at time of inspection. EHS rotated items in WIC to walk in freezer for immediate corrective cooling. Freezer door was opened to allow for ambient temperature of WIC to improve. All food in prep top unit was voluntarily disposed of by PIC; new portions of food were placed in prep top with ice baths to properly cold hold items. Repair personnel were called to establishment to service and repair WIC. A final ambient temperature of 38F was observed in WIC at end of inspection. REPEAT. A verification of WIC and prep unit will occur no later than 08/05/2023 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf - Observed one (1) recently opened gallon of milk in ice cream RIC not date marked on date opened. Per conversation with PIC, milk was opened earlier on day of inspection. CDI - EHS and PIC discussed expectation of items being date marked unless portioned to be used within 24 hours. EHS date marked milk with marker. REPEAT. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one (1) bottle of water at grill shelving without effective labeling. All other working containers effectively labeled.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) stack of frozen burger boxes stored on floor in walk in freezer, and one (1) bin of sugar stored on the floor at back area prep table.
40 0.50 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 PIC engaging in food prep (making shakes, pre-rinsing soiled utensils, placing portions of food in ice baths, etc.) with no hair restraint. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed PIC with multiple watches and bangles.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed marked plastic bin, used for measuring and dispensing portions of fries into the fryer, stored in contact with fries. CDI - Plastic bin was removed from fries.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed five (5) stacks of single service articles (fry cups, to go boxes) with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 (B) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Observed self closure latch at WIC door failing to seal door when closed from the inside; latch can be closed from outside the WIC manually by hand. Repair/readjust latch to form proper closure.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed facility dumpster without drain plug in place.Contact waste management company to replace drain plug.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food items (drinks, ranch bottle, etc.) stored above food held for resale in WIC. Store employee goods such that facility food, clean equipment, single service articles, and linens are protected from potential contamination (at a lower elevation than food held for resale, ideally in a single, labeled area.)