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NamePOPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #13174
Address135 W ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF PIC could not tell me how often staff is trained on employee health policies aside from when they’re hired. Staff and PIC not knowledgeable on employee health, reportable illnesses or symptoms. Verification Required. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed one dispenser not dispensing paper towels. CDI-put paper towels near hand sink 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Both soap dispenser and paper towel dispenser broken in dish sink area. Replace dispensers. Verification required
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed iced tea dispenser not being completely broken down and the nozzle taken apart. Black residue on bottom of nozzle. CDI-discussion with PIC 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 .
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes Yes No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P. Observed staff reheated Mac n cheese to 150F. Discussion with PIC shown no knowledge of reheat temperatures. CDI-mac n cheese put back in oven to 191F
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed dawn dishsoap on prep table with open food. CDI-dawn moved
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed drive thru windows propped open. Observed a gap at the bottom ride side of the back door that could allow pests to enter.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No Yes 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC dripping condensation and walk-in freezer door not closing and ice/frost covering fans. These items need repair ASAP or walk-in freezer may freeze up and stop working. Prep top unit with grease deposits over fans, clean or cooler make overheating. Will check on these when I do the Verification visit
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 old grease deposits on equipment. Took .5 credit because there were a lot of surfaces with today’s grease/debris
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 door open and some trash on ground, keep area cleaned up.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 walls splattered in areas. WIC fans dusty.