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NameHALAL MOBILE KITCHEN
Address5427 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/19/2023
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General CommentsEHS went through revised Standard Operating Procedures today with PIC Chris Collado. EHS advised PIC that this facility shall demonstrate clear separation between clients as required by use of shared kitchen. This can be achieved by clear separation of space and/or time. Facility notified EHS that there will be a few clients placed on a probationary status and at least two clients that have notified that they wish to end their commissary agreement. All permit status changes shall occur only after a termination letter has been received by MCPH on Halal Mobile Kitchen letterhead.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed PIC unable to maintain dishwashing areas for main and smaller prep area, unaware of proper sewer disposal for truck washing, and still struggling with clear separation between clients using walk in cooler spaces. Facility has some walk in cooler spaces properly labeled without any other client's items stored inside or on top of the storage cages. PIC showed EHS newest set of Standard Operating Procedures for clients and staff. CDI - PIC educated about gaps in procedures and shared kitchen separation of time and/or space to ensure facility is operating within capacity without posing any food safety concerns between clients. -1- A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsink used for storage of knives and other utensils in prep spaces. CDI - Items removed and clients educated about the requirement to have handsinks available during operations for handwashing. -0-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed bagged raw chicken stored directly above unwashed onions on walk in shelf. CDI - PIC educated vendor and storage rearranged. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observed rear dish machine that was in-use measured at 143F after four runs. CDI - PIC set up 3-comp sink for client use and marked dish machine out of service. Service tech en route during inspection. Dish machine taken out of service until unit repaired. THIS IS THE HIGHEST POINT DEDUCTION FOR THIS VIOLATION. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MAY RESULT IN A RISK CONTROL PLAN OR PERMIT. -3- For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed client food stored on top of cages not assigned to them. Observed opened drink, unwashed vegetables and other items that are not clean stored on top of other client cages. Observed NCDA client with food storage in walk in cooler designated for retail food establishments. Separate these items to ensure protection from contamination and ensure NCDA facilities only uses NCDA permitted spaces. -1-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed 3-comp setup with chlorine sanitizer without test strips. VR no later than 04/29/2023 to ensure facility has chlorine test strips. -.5-
52 2 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No Yes No 5-403.12 Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C) Dispose of liquid waste from condensation, rainwater and other sources in accordance with the LAW. Observed water standing on ground leading from truck wash bays and can wash leading to storm drain in parking lot. Dispose of water to prevent pest harborage and to prevent entry into storm drain in parking lot near dumpster area. REPEAT -2-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Maintain waste enclosures clean. Observed buildup on dumpster pad behind grease rendering tanks. Clean often enough to prevent buildup and educated clients about how to properly dispose of liquid waste. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 4-301.14 Hood systems and devices shall be in sufficient number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on equipment, walls, and ceilings. Observed fryer located about a foot outside of hood system with buildup on walls directly above fryer. Keep fryer located under hood. -0-