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NameTEXAS ROADHOUSE MATTHEWS
Address10400 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/20/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed boxes of unwashed produce being stored on shelf in WIC above a stack of containers of cut, washed lettuce. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order.
16 1.50 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: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 metal containers, a lid for vegetable chopper, a metal strainer and measuring cups all with build up being stored as clean on shelf above prep counters. CDI: PIC returned all items to be W/R/S. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to multiple violations on previous inspection.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed containers of ribs, potato skins and cheese sauce being held in WIC without date marks. CDI: PIC date marked items as they were prepared yesterday.
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 working containers of sugar, yeast and flour unlabeled at bread prep counter. Label all working containers of food.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies throughout kitchen and dining room. Contact pest control service provider to address issue with flies.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No 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 a scoop being stored in a container of blossom breading in which handle of scoop was buried in breading. CDI: PIC removed scoop and returned to be W/R/S.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a few stacks of metal containers being stacked wet nested on clean storage shelf. CDI: PIC unstacked containers to allow for air drying.
49 1 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 build up on outside of grill coolers in front grilling station and build up between gaskets in glass reach in prep cooler. Clean as needed. REPEAT.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee sweatshirt and back pack being stored on shelf above boxes of potatoes in dry storage area. Store employee clothing and possessions in a designated area.