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NameCHEESECAKE FACTORY BIRKDALE, THE
Address8701 TOWNLEY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/20/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses TPHC for a variety of items held at prep line. Start and discard times are tracked using date marking stickers on each item. TPHC procedures are stored in folder located in office. Establishment has parasite destruction letters (located in binder) from seafood supplier but all fish products are served fully cooked except for tuna. Salmon is aquaculture raised and pellet fed. Establishment uses pasteurized shell eggs.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee drinks stored on shelving above clean dishes and utensils. -0 points-
15 0 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 Observed raw tuna stored behind ready to eat onions in drawer. CDI - Storage order was corrected -0 points- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. -0 points-
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee preparing food while wearing wrist watches and bracelets. -REPEAT- -1 point-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut avocado stored in drawer with produce stickers still attached. Wash avocados prior to use making sure to remove produce stickers and sticker residues. -0 points-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed in-use spoon use to scoop mashed potatoes with spoon handle making contact with food item. -0.5 points-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 boxes of cup lids stored on floor in dry storage area. -0 points-