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NameFIREBIRDS WOODFIRED GRILL #54
Address16641 BIRKDALE COMMONS PY
STE B200
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/13/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 large chunks of food in handwashing sink at prep line. CDI - Food was removed by regulator -0 points-
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cooked chicken wings cold holding at 53F in refrigerated drawer. All other items in drawer were at 41F or below. CDI - Refrigeration unit was in defrost mode and allowed to cycle through defrost setting. Chicken wings cooled rapidly to 41F by end of inspection. PIC has been advised to conduct frequent temperature checks of equipment and to maintain TCS foods at 41F or less. -0 points- 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 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 cooked rice cooling in flip top cooler. Observed tightly wrapped containers of raw salmon cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Cooked rice was placed in refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41F or less. Salmon was unwrapped to allow cold air to circulate in and around food. -REPEAT- -1 point- 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 area. Establishment has regular pest control. Control insects to prevent infestation. -0 points-
40 0.50 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 employees preparing food while wearing bracelets. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees preparing food without wearing hair restraints. -0.5 points-
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed in-use sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen. -0.5 points-