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NameFACTORY HOT DOG, THE
Address20930 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type4 - Push Carts
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/12/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsPIC stated that he is cooking and cooling shredded beef and shredded chicken for hot dogs at commissary. According to permit “The PUSHCART is limited to the preparation and sale of hot dogs, sausages, and similar commercially processed fully cooked, cased meats and their condiments. Pushcart may also sell non-POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD).” EHS observed metal trays utilized to serve customers food and metal trays are given back to PIC. Push cart is prohibited from using multi use dishes and utensils for customers, single use items must be used. PIC stated potable water is obtained from hose bib located inside car wash storage room. PIC must obtain potable water using food grade hose at commissary. Observed PIC with tabletop fryer that is used to reheat French fries. PIC is prohibited from preparing and selling French fries. Observed back door to MFU open at beginning of inspection with no PIC or employees present. EHS spoke with PIC about securing MFU prior to leaving so that it is not unattended.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No 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 PIC rinse hands for less than 5 seconds and attempt to don gloves to prepare food. CDI- EHS intervened and has PIC properly wash hands before donning gloves. 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 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed PIC properly wash hands and turn off faucet with bare hands. CDI-EHS had PIC rewash hands and turn off faucet with paper towel barrier.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written 4 hour TPHC procedures available during inspection. CDI- PIC and EHS drafted new procedures and posted on wall of push cart. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed towels covering hot dog buns in steamers. CDI- PIC placed paper towel barrier between towels and buns. REPEAT