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NamePOPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #13174
Address135 W ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/6/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed an employee wash hands properly and then turn off the faucet flip with bare hands. CDI - EHS educated and employee rewashed hands.
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 missing paper towels at the front kitchen hand sink at the beginning of inspection. CDI - Paper towels were provided.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed three dishes with a large amount of grease and food residue stored as clean. CDI - Dishes were removed to be re-washed. Observed a large amount of microbial growth inside of the ice chute that is not currently being used.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (B),(D) TCS food reheated in a microwave shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of 165 F within 2 hours and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed commercially packaged gravy reheating in the microwave without being stirred. CDI - EHS demonstrated how stirring the food will disperse the temperature throughout the product.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed timers not set for 30-minute TPHC chicken. CDI - Chicken was voluntarily discarded. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed several flies in the back kitchen area. Observed a light gap at the bottom ride side of the back door that could allow pests to enter.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing a watch and one with an ornate ring. Observed one employee preparing food without a hair restraint.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No REPEAT 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
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 a large amount of flour and grease residue on the sides of equipment.
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed Yes No No 5-403.11 Sewage shall be disposed of by an approved system. -P Observed an employee dumping mop water on the ground and down the side of a hill. CDI - EHS educated on the hazards of dumping sewage into the environment. Manager has changed their method to dump water in the can wash.