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NameAMERICAS BEST WINGS
Address9630 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer concentration level in 3-compartment sink at less than 10 ppm bleach. Although no active sanitizing was occurring, PIC made sanitizer solution for EHS as the facility normally does for sanitizing. -CDI- PIC added more bleach to sanitizing solution to obtain a concentration of 50 ppm. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P -Observed multiple TCS foods in WIC above 41F (two large containers of chicken wings, two containers of Philly chicken, and one container of Philly steak). Observed ambient temperature of WIC at 45F. Facility keeps no temperature logs of food. -PIC voluntarily discarded all items above 41F. PIC moved other TCS items at or below 41F to reach-in-cooler. -During inspection, PIC called for WIC repair. PIC stated repairman would arrive within one hour. Facility has capacity to operate and remain open until WIC is repaired, as long as WIC is repaired today. -PIC will contact EHS via phone when WIC is repaired. EHS will follow-up with facility tomorrow. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & 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 opened container of whole milk without a date mark. PIC knew when milk was opened, 2 days ago. -CDI- PIC properly added date mark. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. -Observed single-service to-go containers stored, open-faced, on top of refrigerator, exposed to contamination by HVAC vent. -CDI- PIC flipped to-go containers upside down.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. -Observed household refrigerator in use. Data plate stated household use only.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. -Observed walls in front fryer room NOT smooth and easily cleanable. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. -Observed gap in sealant between 3-compartment sink and wall. Add sealant.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. -Observed employee food stored above customer food in WIC.