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NameNOODLES AND COMPANY
Address8926 J M KEYNES DR
UNIT A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsEHS advised PIC to order beard guards for employees handling food. EHS gave PIC handout on Two step cooling process for hot foods.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 shield on the inside of the ice machine with buildup in multiple spots.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed portioned bags of pasta in prep top above 41F. Also observed Mediterranean dressing, tofu bags, and salad bowls stacked too high in the prep top above 41F. CDI PIC discarded the pasta and tofu bags and put the Med dressing and the salads in the WIC to cool down ( these were prepped this morning). REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed portioned pasta in plastic bags tightly stacked in a pan in the prep top above 41F. PIC stated that they were portioned yesterday and probably not cooled down correctly. CDI EHS educated PIC and he voluntarily discarded. REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service cups next to cash register unprotected. REPEAT
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed 3 baking trays with chipping finishes on the food contact surface. REPEAT 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 cutting board with deep grooves that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded and put out a new cutting board.