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NameSHANES RIB SHACK #240
Address5220 NEW FASHION WY
STE 400
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28278
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/11/2024
Final Score @ Grade
87.50 B
General CommentsEHS observed that broken flip top is not capable of holding items at 41F and lower without large amounts of ice and educated PIC on how to implement proper TPHC to remain in compliance. EHS provided temporary procedures, the template for permanent procedures, and explained implementation. At the upcoming VR for food contact surfaces EHS will also reassess that TCS foods in the fliptop are either held cold or on TPHC properly. Template here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english
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 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed PIC attempt to change gloves to working with RTE foods without first washing hands. CDI- PIC washes hands before donning gloves. (-0)
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed many dishes stored as clean with sticker, food, and/or grease residue. Table top can opener also observed with food debris on blade. REPEAT. 10 Day VR Required. (-3)
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced lettuce and shredded cheese at fliptop above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of items and states they will consider TPHC going forward. EHS advises the PIC that TCS foods must be either on properly implemented TPHC or held at 41F and below. EHS will perform a VR in 10 days despite correction, as out of compliance items where in the same location during the previous inspection. (-3)
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 several items inside WIC, RIC, and lowboy without date marks. CDI- PIC dates all items which were prepped today or last night. (-1.5)
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled degreaser in squirt bottle. CDI- PIC labels degreaser. REPEAT. (-2)
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes 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 sanitizer buckets directly above open oven where ribs were being cooked. CDI- PIC moves sanitizer to prep table. EHS advises that sani-buckets should not be stored on top of cooking equipment. (-0)
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of metal containers at clean dish rack. REPEAT. (-.05)
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed one fryer basket with severely deteriorated metal. EHS advises the fryer basket should not be used with compromised structural integrity. (-.05) 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken lid at fliptop which compromises units ability to hold TCS foods at 41F and below. EHS advises the PIC to use ice baths and monitor carefully with thermometer or utilize TPHC. REPEAT. See comment.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 shelves inside cooling and hot holding equipment and on the outside of cooling and cooking equipment with grease and food debris. Increased cleaning frequency is recommended. REPEAT. 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Observed accumulation of grease residue on equipment at cook line. Increased cleaning frequency recommended. REPEAT. (-1)
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors and walls throughout the facility with food splatter stains and grease residue. Increased cleaning recommended. REPEAT. (-1)