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NameAMERICAS BEST WINGS
Address9630 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/19/2021
Final Score @ Grade
86.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site. 2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Observed no PIC at the facility
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes No No 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Observed no employee health policy at facility. CDI- Left a copy of the health policy
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the back handwashing sink. CDI- Paper towels placed at handwashing sink.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw chicken over onions and peppers. CDI- Chicken removed.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed slicer and several containers soiled with sticker residue, food debris and soda.
20 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 chicken wings, chicken chunks, raw chicken, milk, cheese and lettuce in the walk in cooler holding above 41F. Observed beef in the prep top unit holding above 41F.
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 cheese over stacked in the prep top unit. CDI- Cheese portioned.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed shrimp thawing on the prep sink with no running water.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in the kitchen area
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 food handling employees not wearing hair restraints
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles may not be reused. Observed single service cup used as a scoop for the meats in the prep top unit. 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed several boxes of single service cups and food containers stored on the floor.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler holding above 41F. Ambient air from EHS' thermometer was 54F. The outside thermometer was reading 54F and the inside thermometer was reading 56F. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household refrigerator in use in the back kitchen. NOTE: Facility has closed due to the walk in cooler not functioning. EHS will make a visit as soon as the cooler is fixed and facility is ready to open.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed prep top unit, cold drawers and shelves throughout in need of cleaning. Observed house hold refrigerator in need of cleaning.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 wall behind handwashing sink in need of cleaning.