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NameIHOP #492 MATTHEWS
Address9253 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed 2 individually portioned containers of bacon jam at 45F being stored in prep flip top cooler stacked high above fill line in container. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded containers of bacon jam. REPEAT. Points reduced to half due to significant improvement in cold holding since previous inspection.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Written procedures were not available for grits, butter, French toast batter, buttermilk batter and omelette batter being held on TPHC. CDI: EHS provided form which was completed onsite.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed three live insects in different areas throughout the kitchen. PIC stated insect issue has improved with current pest control service provider. Recommend contacting provider to re-evaluate issue and make more frequent visits if necessary. REPEAT. Points reduced to half due to multiple violations during previous inspection.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed utensils being held in visibly soiled hot water at server counter. CDI: PIC discarded water and returned utensils and container to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach in cooler behind serving line with a torn gasket on door. Replace gasket.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed missing pipe at sink drain at prewash station for dish machine which sink was leaking into a bus tub placed below sink by staff. Replace missing pipe at prewash sink. REPEAT
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 missing floor tiles on cook line and several tiles throughout kitchen missing grout in between tiles. Replace tiles and grout. REPEAT. Points reduced to half due to multiple violations on previous inspection.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone being stored on prep counter. CDI: Employee removed cell phone.