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NamePOPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #13174
Address135 W ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/13/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at the handsink next to deep fryers at the start of the inspection. CDI- PIC restocked soap in dispenser. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed paper towel dispensers in both male and female bathrooms not dispensing paper towels. Battery operated device is malfunctioning. CDI- PIC provided paper towels in bathrooms until dispenser is fixed.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed bottle of bathroom cleaner stored on metal rack above boxed coke products. Observed multiple bottles of chemical cleaners stored above paper towel rolls on metal rack near ice machine. CDI- bottles moved, EHS discussed proper storage of chemicals with PIC.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed shaker container above deep fryers without a label.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several small flies throughout the kitchen during inspection. PIC stated that ecolab has already been contacted and they will be out to fix the issue soon.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic and metal containers wet stacked across from 3 comp sink on metal rack. REPEAT.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf PIC provided chlorine test strips but was unable to locate quat test strips. Facility uses quat for sanitizer buckets. CDI- roll of quat test strips provided during inspection.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed food debris buildup on fryers, specifically French fries. Observed hot box units with residue, in need of cleaning. Observed gaskets in need of cleaning below the drink dispenser at the drive thru window.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No Yes 5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard - P Observed inadequate backflow prevention device at can wash area. Provide a hose vacuum breaker between the splitter and the long black hose to properly prevent backsiphonage while maintaining water use in this area. CDI- education provided to PIC on proper backflow prevention device, examples of proper device were shown to PIC. VR required.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors in need of cleaning underneath metal racks in walk in cooler. Observed floors in need of cleaning behind cooking equipment throughout facility. Observed walls near can wash with black buildup. Observed areas of walk in cooler door with black buildup, in need of cleaning.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed a large plastic bag with to-go boxes stored with retail food in walk in cooler. Observed employee possessions such as a backpack stored on food prep surfaces. Observed a cell phone stored on top of a food prep surfaced during inspection. CDI- employee items moved. EHS discussed using a designated area for employee food and possessions.