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NameIRIE NATION RESTAURANT
Address3501 S TRYON ST
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/18/2024
Final Score @ Grade
84.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No Yes No 2-102.11 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and the requirements of this code.-Pf. Observed PIC does not have active managerial control due to numerous priority violations. Please visit our resource page, www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hand wash in front area hot water faucet does not work. Repeat
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed greens and yams cooled since 10:00 a.m. still at greater than 70 degrees F. CDI cooling window missed product discarded. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition No Yes 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 Observed cooked chicken wings, cooked goat , rice and beans , and pasta held greater than 24 hours and not date labeled. CDI PIC labeled product. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No Yes No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed sanitizer in three compartment sink at greater than 200 ppm chlorine. CDI diluted solution in sink three times to reach appropriate concentration. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P. Observed can of domestic pesticide on floor under prep sink. Discussed with PIC on previous inspection that household pesticides can’t be used in commercial kitchens.
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 yams and greens cooled in plastic bins in layer to dense to facilitate proper cooling. Repeated demonstration have been given with the yams and yams still being cooled incorrectly. CDI cooling window missed product discarded. 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 and gnats in kitchen area.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket in need of replacement on rear reach in cooler.
49 1 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 shelving in walk in cooler and floors of reach in freezer in need of cleaning due to build up of food debris.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster drain plug missing. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed large quantity of waste and debris on ground around dumpster.