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NameSUMMER HOUSE
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
B6
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General CommentsEHS Observed 2 different date marking processes at facility. EHS advised PIC to insure that staff know which process to use. Facility needs to be consistent with marking dates.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (D) Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking out of a container that does not have a straw and lid.- P Observed employee sneeze in her hand and handle drink cup. CDI PIC instructed employee to wash her hands and prepare a new drink, 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee handle unclean dishes and proceed to put away clean dished=s without washing his hands. CDI EHS educated PIC and PIC spoke with employee. 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed 2 employees change gloves without washing hands. CDI EHS educated PIC and PIC instructed employees to wash their hands and put on clean gloves.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed squeeze bottle in hand sink. CDI PIC moved squeeze bottle.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several utensils and lids stored as clean with food debris and labels still intact. CDI PIC moved items to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup on the inside of the ice machine. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at 3 comp sink to high for Sink and Surface sanitizer. EHS advised PIC to use room temperature water to remake sanitizer water. CDI sanitizer was within recommended range for Sink and Surface sanitizer. 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 Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced tomatoes and ham in salad low boy above 41F. Observed turkey in WIC at 43F. PIC stated that the sliced tomatoes and ham were put into the unit within the last hour. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded turkey and put the sliced tomatoes and ham in WIC to cool back down,. 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects near hostess station.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed 2 employees with jewelry on their arm.
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer buckets with lower than recommended amount for Sink and Surface. CDI PIC corrected buckets REPEAT
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed clean dishes being wet stacked.
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 cups on floor in To-Go area
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 back of grill area and in between the grill with large amount of buildup.