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NameNOODLES & COMPANY
Address8016 PROVIDENCE RD
STE 150
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/5/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no certified food protection manager on duty during hours of operation. REPEAT
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed produce apples and cucumbers stored above cut and washed zucchini noodles in WIC. CDI - PIC reorganized WIC shelving to prevent potential contamination.
33 0.50 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed spring mix, cooked angel hair pasta and penne cooked prior to EHS arrival cooling in the WIC in containers covered with lids. CDI - Containers were opened to allow for more effective cooling.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wiping cloth stored in sanitizer below concentration. CDI - Weak sanitizer was removed bucket and replaced with newly prepared sanitizer at a strength of approximately 100 ppm.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No 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 two (2) single use salad bowl catering lids stored with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - Lids were reoriented to prevent potential contamination.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed food soil and debris on multiple non food contact surfaces, most notably the exterior surfaces of the high temperature dish machine and hot press grill, and the gaskets and interior bottom surfaces of the prep units.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed small leak in the u-bend of kitchen area hand sink. Plumbing system was elsewise fully operational, maintained, and accessible. REPEAT
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 approximately three (3) warped or missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area above the ware washing area. 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 some excess food soil on floors throughout kitchen area, most notably beneath the ice machine, pasta cooker, and prep units.