Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameJERSEY MIKES
Address3609 SOUTH BV
SUITE I
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
86.50 B
General CommentsEHS spoke with PIC about prep processes - ensuring that facility is placing items in WIC or WIF to cool back down after prep instead of placing them directly into prep units, make line or back in display case. EHS provided V&D literature. For re-inspection, call front office at 980-314-1620.
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 2-301.12 (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- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper handwashing procedures and food employee rewashed hands. 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 . 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. -P- Observed food employee enter work station and don gloves to initiate food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employees take order at register and then engage in food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated all on when to wash and food employees washed hands. **REPEAT** -2-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in men’s bathroom. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel supply. -0-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored over RTE proscuittini in WIC. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over drinks in dry storage area. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -1.5- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes 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 dishpit to be W/R/S. **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: 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 make line, prep units and display case above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, items were prepped and/or in use this morning. -CDI- PIC moved items to WIC or WIF to rapidly cool back down. **REPEAT** -3- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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-/3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed roast beef and turkey in display case with no date mark. Per PIC, items were opened yesterday. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed spray bottle with no label. Per PIC, contents were all purpose cleaner. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P- Observed toxic spray bottles stored over boxes of squeeze bottles and wrap paper. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0-
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 items prepared today cooling in prep units or on make lines at a low cooling rate. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC moved items to WIC to facilitate rapid cooling. -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 .
37 2 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 chipotle mayo, mayo, mustard, oil and vinegar with no labels. **REPEAT** -2-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sani buckets stored in less than 50ppm quarternary sanitizer concentration. -CDI- PIC corrected concentration to 200ppm. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed knife stored on portion of prep table that is not cleaned every 4 hours. -CDI- PIC removed. -0-
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. 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 dirty dishes touching clean knives in dishpit area. **REPEAT** -0.5-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 food splash and debris on sides of cooking equipment and inside of prep units. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed opened doors on waste bins. -0-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed food splash and debris on walls near dishpit area and behind equipment in hard to reach areas. Observed debris on floors under equipment. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5-
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 items stored over retail items, food items and prep areas throughout. -CDI- PIC relocated items. **REPEAT** -0.5-