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NameMATTHEWS HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
Address600 FULLWOOD LN
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/10/2023
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General CommentsGave hand wash signs for staff bathrooms.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No No No 2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf. Observed PIC did not show demonstration of knowledge. Ie. Gave wrong answer for reheating temp, hazardous chemicals in wrong bottles sitting on counter top, not having an approved alternative to sanitizing dish ware because hi temp dish machine not reaching proper temp to sanitize.
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no diarrhea/vomiting clean up plan though discussed last inspection. CDI-plan printed off from our website.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw pork stored above roast beef deli meat. CDI-shelves rearranged.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . High temp Dishmachine not reaching 180F, per discussion. New Dishmachine on order, will still be several weeks. Until new Dishmachine is installed wash in Dishmachine, sanitize in 3-comp sink, use single service. Facility is too large to use multi-use ware. Verification required
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed broccoli cheese soup HH at 133F. Check foods coming out of steamer for proper temp before putting on steam table. CDI-soup reheated.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Repeat-Observed TCS foods in WIC 42-43F. Verification Required
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed straight bleach in spray bottle labeled quat sanitizer sitting on counter top. Staff did not know what was in bottle, said it was sanitizer. CDI-bottle disposed of
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed open boxes of food in WIC stored on sides. Items falling out of boxes onto floor. Store food so it does not fall onto floor.
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 no sanitizer bucket made up. Wet wiping rags on counter. CDI-bucket made up but put on floor.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty ice scoop holder
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed plastic-ware stored in a dirty container.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted/corroded shelving in 2-door cooler.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test strips available to check quat sanitizer.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed rusted vents and drop ceiling grids in kitchen over food line. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Repeat Observed missing floor tiles in dish machine area.