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NameEDS FREEMORE TAVERN
Address1500 W MOREHEAD ST
STE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/29/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsEHS recommended that facility be more conscience about closing lids on prep units to help maintain temperatures of TCS items stored in units as EHS observed units were opened a lot during the course of the inspection, even when not in use. EHS also recommended that facility ensure that items that are prepped are placed in WIC or RIF to cool back down before being placed into prep units. EHS also recommended that items not be stacked too high in units. PIC showed EHS storage unit that is being converted to WI unit that is currently in progress for storage of bar only items. EHS provided contact information for code enforcement. 980-314-3633 or circ@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present during time of inspection. -0- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw chicken and shrimp stored over RTE mozzarella sticks, fries and tater tots in prep unit. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes and strawberries stored over buttermilk, heavy cream and butter in WIC. -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 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed dark and pink buildup inside of ice machine on chute area. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.
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 several items cold holding in prep units above 41F. Observed housemade cilantro lime sauce (contains fresh garlic and oil) and housemade buffalo sauce (containing unsalted butter) and housemade ranch (contains buttermilk) being held on line outside of temperature control. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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 at a low rate. Observed cut lettuce cooling in a bus tub filled to the top with a lid, housemade blue cheese dressing cooling with a lid in a plastic container and potato soup and Philly meat cooling with no active stirring. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed lids and separated items into smaller containers 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 oils and spices on the line with no labels. **REPEAT** -2-
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 4 food employees with no protective head covering. -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 knives stored between prep units. Observed spoon stored below grill. Observed tongs stored on side of oven. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage or items and PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf- Observed no quaternary test strips available for testing sanitizer at 3-comp sink. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee personal items stored on top of prep table. -0-