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NameMCDONALDS #563
Address2745 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/21/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility has contacted MCPH to obtain the following procedure for obtaining approval for chemical dish machine installed without seeking plan review or approval from Code Enforcement. Follow these steps for compliance: Submit plans to Meck. Co. Code Enforcement https://code.mecknc.gov/plan-review/small-commercial. Submit separately to NC DHHS EH Plan Review department for the health department review of a chain/franchise establishment. See instructions below: STATE SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Commercial chain operation must be sent to NCDHHS - Environmental Health for food service review & approval. Visit the website below for plan submittal instructions: http://ehs.ncpublichealth.com/faf/food/planreview/index.htm NCDHHS EH PLAN REVIEW MAIN OFFICE PHONE (919) 707-5863, primary contact, Mr. Jeff Jones, REHS

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed scrub pad stored in bottom handsink at beginning of inspection. CI - PIC removed. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign available at handsink in men's restroom. CDI - PIC given today. -1-
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No 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 two large plastic containers of sausage and egg burritos cooling from 8A per product sticker on containers. Per PIC, all parts of burrito were ambient air cooling. No hot foods inside. Food still 48F at 2:20P. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. -1.5- 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 snapped on lids on stacked containers of sausage and egg burritos at 48F at 2:20P. Product placed in cooler at 8A, per stickers on containers. CDI - PIC stated lids will be loosened to help products cool faster and temperatures will be taken throughout cooling process to ensure proper cooling. Product voluntarily discarded. -0- 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in kitchen. Maintain and increase pest control as necessary to control flies. -0-
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed facility has installed a single chamber dwell dish machine that was not a part of the original permit. PIC contacted MCPH to obtain step by step directions for approval of this piece of equipment during inspection. VR no later than 07/31/2023 to ensure approval and new hot water calculation has been run to ensure current hot water heater is sufficient to support the installation of this new piece of equipment. -.5-