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NameEMPIRE PIZZA MINT HILL
Address7024 BRIGHTON PARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/23/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed PIC wash hands and proceed to re-contaminate them while turning off water supply. CDI - Education provided followed by proper hand washing procedure. -0-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf. Observed speed rack stored directly in front of kitchen hand sink. CDI - Obstruction removed. -0-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. - P. Observed container of raw chicken stored over containers of pre-cooked tater tots and onion rings inside of reach-in freezer. CDI - Storage order corrected to prevent cross contamination. -1.5- 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed boxes of unwashed produce stored above ready-to-eat grilled chicken inside of the walk-in cooler. CDI - Storage order corrected to prevent contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed two soiled spatulas stored as clean on magnetic wall strip. CDI - PIC took utensils to dish area for W/R/S. No escalation of points due to improvement noted from previous inspection. -1.5- For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg, How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY, and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control - (P) (Pf). Observed TPHC procedures and time stamps at three prep units indicating food in units are on TPHC. All TCS foods confirmed at < 41 degrees F per verification. PIC stated that foods in the units are no longer held on time. Facility advised to discontinue use of TPHC at prep units if items are to be held on temperature control. TPHC is currently used for pizza by the slice and chicken wings. EHS observed cooked chicken wings left over from last night’s services in the walk-in cooler and was unable to determine if these were placed on TPHC. Discussed with PIC on placing wings to order during late night services to ensure left over products on TPHC are being discarded. -0-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No 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 single service aluminum containers faced upwards on shelving units in kitchen. Keep containers covered or inverted as a means to prevent contamination. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed broken down cardboard boxes underneath containers holding foods inside of the walk-in cooler and freezer. -0-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 residues on wing station shelving unit in direct contact with clean utensils. Also observed thorough cleaning needed on cold drawer under cook station. CDI - Utensils removed to dish pit and areas cleaned. -0.5-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No Yes 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C). Observed one dumpster missing its drain plug. -0-