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NameRUBY TUESDAY
Address8905 RED OAK BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/4/2024
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P Observed employee wearing gloves preparing vegetables and switched task to pick up a box of food of the floor in walk in freezer. Employee continued to handle and prepare vegetables with same gloved hands. EHS intervened and demanded employee to stop. PIC instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands properly.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up inside walls of ice machine.
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 caesear dresssing, several cooked mash potatoes in individual plastic containers above 41*F in prep unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed two containers of cooked rice with discard day of Thursday in cold drawer and reach in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed container of sliced American cheese with incorrect date marking CDI - EHS allowed PIC to date marking cheese container with yesterday date. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf Observed in secondary menu no asterisks for undercooked Deconstructed Kabobs (Beef Tips).Main menu displayed food item with asterisks. Observed in main menu stuffed rib-eye quesadillas with picture and name on the side without asterisks. Food item is mention in the same menu with asterisks and description. CDI - PIC removed all secondary menus and place stickers over picture of stuffed rib-eye quesadillas.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed red sanitizer bucket with wiping cloth stored on top of prep counter next to cutting board that had onion and peppers being prepared. CDI - PIC moved red sanitizer bucket to lower shelf.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed five in-use secondary squeeze bottles not easily identifiable stored in prep unit and prep tops.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of corn being stored on the floor in walk in freezer. CDI - PIC instructed employee to moved box onto food rack
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 several wet stacked dish face-up pooling water on drainboard.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed in-use four knifes with burnt handles CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed in-use blue handle for tongs broke and flaking off and two metal spatulas with burnt handles. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed blue cutting boar and white cutting board stored clean with deep score and scratch marks along with black stains. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both items
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed outside dumpster with lids still open.
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 black build up on wall by dish washing machine. Higher frequency of cleaning suggested. 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 cracked and loose floor tiles near walk in freezer.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed grease build up on hood filters and grease on railing of hood filters.