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NameIHOP #4506
Address8146 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/11/2023
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M Observed employee portioning shredded cheese with his bare hand. CDI EHS instructed employee to wash his hands and put gloves on. Employee discarded portioned bags already done.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. 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 prepped Hashbrowns with cooling at 11:30 am at 134F and 1:30 pm at 113F. Cooling was not at 70F within 2 hours. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded 5 cartons of Hashbrowns.
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: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 containers of milk in reach in on front line at 54F. Observed about 2 dozen shelled eggs on cook line at 63F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded milk and eggs REPEAT EHS left TPHC form with PIC in case facility decides to put eggs on TPHC.
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 prepped 5 43oz cartons of Hashbrowns cooling packed tight in cartons with tops closed. EHS recommended putting in freezer to cool. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead bugs on floor throughout facility. REPEAT
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in 2 buckets with no sanitizer.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on 2 reach in coolers on cook line and 1 reach in on front line. REPEAT
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 grill, burners on cook top, gaskets on all reach ins, inside of reach in at end of cook line, and inside of 2 microwaves with large amount of grease build up and food debris. REPEAT
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Observed drain pipe directly in floor drain under dish machine.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 floors on cook line under equipment and at floor/ wall joints with grease buildup and large amount of food debris. REPEAT 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed old waffle iron and containers stored on floor under shelves in dry storage.