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NameBEST WESTERN PLUS
Address2501 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/5/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility name has changed from Best Western Plus to Independence Inn. Ownership has not changed, however, according to PIC, ownership is due to change at the end of June 2025. EHS will submit a service request for change of ownership.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation No Certified Food Protection Manager was onsite at time of inspection. A CFPM shall be onsite during all hours of operation. REPEAT
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . Observed employee thoroughly wash hands and use a non disposable cloth towel to dry hands. CDI: Employee rewashed hands and used paper towel to dry hands.
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 metal pans being stored on top of hand sink at time of arrival for inspection. Also observed employee washing clothing in hand sink later on during inspection. CDI: Employee removed pans from hand sink and EHS provided education to employee that hand sink may only be used for hand washing and no other purposes.
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 employee handling clean equipment at 3 compartment sink without the use of a head covering. Use head coverings to prevent contamination of clean equipment.