Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameLITTLE CAESARS
Address228 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/4/2024
Final Score @ Grade
82.50 B
General CommentsFacility has voluntarily closed due to no refrigeration that is able to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. Facility can not reopen until EHS has verified that the WIC and the prep unit are holding TCS foods 41F or below Maintenance arrived during inspection.
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observed PIC unable to answer EHS questions related to the food establishment. PIC was not knowledgeable of the cold holding temperature requirements for TCS foods. Observed several priority item violations today. VR needed 3-14-24 Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink commingled with customer food in lowboy cooler.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink and bathroom sink. CDI PIC provided paper towels.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed cheese sauce with mold on it. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed Quat sanitizer at 3 comp sink above 400 ppm. VR needed 3-7-24 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
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed pizza sauce prepared yesterday cooling in WIC above 41F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS foods except chicken wings in Prep top and WIC above 41F. See temperature chart. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods 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 .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 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 TCS foods in prep top and open TCS foods in lowboy cooler not date marked. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded REPEAT 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 Observed 4 containers of pizza sauce made yesterday cooling in the WIC in deep containers with tight fitting lids. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded REPEAT 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed fan blowing directly on pizza making station. Fan had large amount of dust buildup on it.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No 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 handling food with watches on their arm.
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 WIC door not self closing, damaged on inside and outside , and door gasket missing. REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC and prep unit not holding TCS foods at 41F or below. CDI Facility voluntarily closed and has contacted maintenance. VR needed 4-7-24
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 shelves and racks throughout facility with large amount of dust and debris buildup. REPEAT
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash in restroom REPEAT 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed toilet needing cleaning.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed old mattress and other litter and trash bags on the floor of the dumpster area. REPEAT
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed baseboard missing near WIC and wall damage inside WIC. Observed wall damage in restroom. REPEAT
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed phone, and employee items on the shelf with food. REPEAT 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed no working lights in the 3 comp sink room. Employee stated they were blown out. The area was dark.