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NameAMERICAS BEST WINGS
Address9630 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/4/2021
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes Yes No REPEAT. 2-201.11(A) Ensure food employees understand when to report illnesses, symptoms and exposure. -P-PIC could not find Employee Health Policy, or discuss reportable symptoms and diagnosed illnesses.: CDI- EHS gave PIC Employee Health policy document.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No REPEAT. 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf-Observed raw chicken and fish above partially cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. CDI-PIC seperated food according to final cooking temperatures.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT.4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf-Observed plastic tops stored in a soiled bin with black residue inside and standing water. Observed leftover food debris on the whisk and strainer hanging above the 3 compartment sink. CDI-Items moved to 3 compartment sink to be washed.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P-Observed tomatoes, sautéed onions, boneless chicken, bone-in chicken, and burger pattys all above 41F. CDI-Items stored in WIC to cool rapidly. @@@@@2
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf-Observed no date marks on none of the items stored in the reach in unit and walk in cooler. PIC date marked items. CDI.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 sauteed onions and tomatoes cooling in the flip top. PIC moved them to walk in cooler to cool rapidly. CDI
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.-Observed employee cooking food without a hair restraint.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No REPEAT.3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain.-Observed cups and plates being used as scoops. Observed the handle of scoop in contact with sugar, corn meal, and flour.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.-CLEANING IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. Observed grease and oil residue on the handles of refrigeration units. Observed black build up and heavy debris on the storage racks throughout the kitchen. Observed food debris and heavy on the containers holding flour and sugar and rice. Observed heavy food debris inside the gaskets of all refrigeration. Observed food debris and grease residue outside of all equipment including sauce bowls. CLEAN DAILY.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No REPEAT.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 build up and grease residue on all the towel and soap dispensors. Observed the knobs at the handsink soiled and build up. Clean floors in corners and under equipment in kitchen area. Clean splash and dust from walls in kitchen area.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 4-202.18 Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters - C-Observed grease build up accumulating on the grill hood vents.