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NameTEXAS ROADHOUSE MATTHEWS
Address10400 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsWill return next week to check maintenance of freezer that’s icing over and middle prep unit

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Repeat- Observed employee drinks on shelf above grill area. CDI-thrown away
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P Observed staff wipe face with glove. CDI-washed hands 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P. Observed staff touch item in garbage can and tap water off on side of hand sink and turn off water with hand. CDI-discussion and hands rewashed.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed some build-up in ice machine.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed TCS foods above 41F. See chart. Make sure all items are completely cooled in WIC before going to line (rice). Make sure ice is touching bottom of containers (chicken in breading station) CDI-all voluntarily discarded. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes 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 unlabeled bag of sugar next to iced tea maker CDI-labeled. No escalation of points due to improvement
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed dusty fans in meat prep cooler (where meat is cut and weighed).
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of lids 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed container lid wiped dry
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed middle prep top not holding TCS food at or below 41. Upright freezer frozen over in interior. PIC stated the turn it off every night with the door open to defrost. Both units need repair/maintenance
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. Repeat- Observed shelving with build-up particularly air dry shelving. No escalation of points due to improvement
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed sludge on ground around and under dumpster. Replace if rusted through. Keep grease and sludge cleaned up.