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NameBUFFALO EATZ
Address5015 N TRYON ST
UNIT 116
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/15/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEHS recommended that facility use TPHC for items in flip top. EHS provided form to PIC.

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 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee pick item up off the floor and return to food prep. Observed food employee and PIC wash hands without using a barrier to turn off faucet. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on when to wash and PIC and food employees washed/re-washed hands. **REPEAT** -2-
16 0 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 food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dish pit to be W/R/S. -0- 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 .
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 items in display case, prep units and RICs under prep units above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC placed items in freezer to rapidly cool. **REPEAT** -3- 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 .
33 0.50 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 items prepared this morning above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods. **REPEAT** -0.5- 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf- Observed hot dogs thawing in sink without any running water. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper thawing methods and PIC placed hot dogs under running water to properly thaw. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean utensils stored in a container with a lot of food debris. -0-
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table and in RI freezer over retail items. Observed employee food stored over retail items in RI cooler. **REPEAT** -0.5- 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed light intensity of 8-10 foot candles in grill prep area. Per PIC, the lights stopped working after the last hood service.