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NameBEST WESTERN PLUS
Address2501 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/31/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsAt time of inspection, EHS observed multiple packages of QAC test strips in the kitchen area past their recommended expiration date. Test strips were observed to effectively display an accurate measure of ppm sanitizer strength. It is recommended that establishment have unexpired test strips made available to best accurately verify strength of QAC sanitizer.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no certified food protection manager on duty at time of inspection.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat TCS food in reach in cooler 1. CDI - strawberries were rotated to lower shelving to prevent potential contamination. Facility was provided with reach in cooler storage order diagram.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed numerous TCS foods above cold holding temperature in reach in cooler 2. PIC voluntarily disposed of out of temperature food items. Disposition form was completed at time of inspection. Reach in cooler 2 was not functioning before conclusion of inspection. A verification will occur no later than 11/03/2022.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed two (2) open containers of milk, one (1) whole milk and one (1) 2 percent milk, in reach in cooler 1, without effective date marking. Food employee verified that these containers had been opened during earlier food service on the same day. CDI - Milk containers were labeled with effective date marks.
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 non TCS serving containers (strawberry jam, jelly, powdered sugar, walnuts, etc.) stored in the kitchen area that are set out for customer consumption during service hours. No effective labeling system was in place for the food items to distinguish them at the point of customer self service.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee begin ware washing with no effective hair restraint. Effective hair restraint options were discussed with PIC.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 minor food soil in reach in freezer, reach in cooler 1 and reach in cooler 2.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed broken dumpster lids, not creating an effective closure. Contact waste management company to repair and/or replace broken dumpster components. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster with no drain plug in place. Contact waste management company to provide drain plug.