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NameTEXAS ROADHOUSE MATTHEWS
Address10400 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/5/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Observed food employee handle raw steak with gloved hands, walk to walk in cooler to get container of steaks, and continue handling steaks without washing hands or changing gloves. Observed food employee wipe gloved hands on apron and continue food prep without washing hands or changing gloves. CDI - Hands washed, gloves changed. - 0 -
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at dish area hand sink. CDI - Paper towels provided. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food employee wash off wiping cloth in hand sink. CDI - Discussion with employee. Hand washing sinks may be used for hand washing only. -1 -
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Observed food employee handle raw steak with gloved hands, walk to walk in cooler to get container of steaks, and continue handling steaks without washing hands or changing gloves. Observed food employee wipe gloved hands on apron and continue food prep without washing hands or changing gloves. CDI - Hands washed, gloves changed. - REPEAT - 3 - 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed hamburger buns stored on sheet tray in freezer without covering. Cover as needed.
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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed several tongs, scoops, container lids, plates, and immersion blender stored as clean with food debris present. CDI - Items moved to 3 comp sink to be W/R/S. - REPEAT - 3 -
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 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 salad cooler unplugged. Salad reading 65F. Salad mixture had been placed in unit ~ 30 minutes prior. Items moved to WIC to be rapidly cooled. Salad unit plugged in and reading 41F be end of inspection. - 0 -
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 few flies present. - 0 -
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed baked potatoes stored in container of water - water started as undrained ice the night before in order to cool potatoes. CDI - Water was discarded. Discussed using slotted pans for draining with PIC. - REPEAT - 1 -
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 few scoops stored in powdered containers throughout facility with handles touching food items. - REPEAT - 0.5 -
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Observed employee using broken down card board box to stand on inside of walk in cooler. Replace with non absorbent material such as a rubber mat. - 0 -
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 outside of employee ice bin with black build up. Observed gasket at cooler at drink refill station with black buildup. Clean as needed. - REPEAT - 0.5 - * Points remain the same due to improvement *
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 dumpster doors open. - 0 -