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NameWAKEY WAKEY
Address1640 SARDIS RD N
STE B160
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/9/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

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 1 food employee not vigorously rub hands for 20 seconds when washing. CDI, employee rewashed hands. 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 .
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed water turned off and storage in handwashing sink near prep sink. CDI, items removed and water turned on to provide accessibility to handwashing sink.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed beef broth and rice hot held below 135 degrees F. CDI, items to reheat to greater than 165 degrees F. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed spray bottle of bleach not labeled. CDI, bottle labeled.
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 1 covered container of salsa from can recently prepared according to staff cooling in covered container. CDI, cover removed and ice wand added to rapidly cool. 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 .
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth used to stabilize cutting board at prep sink.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed clean drain board of dish machine soiled with soap from staff pre-washing pots and pan prior to sending through dish machine. Discussed ware washing procedures with staff to ensure pots and pans are not placed on clean drain board of dish machine until fully cleaned and sanitized to separate soiled from clean and to prevent potential contamination of clean drain board.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed floor drain back up at prep sink and handwashing sink. Roto-rooter arrived to snake drain and free floor drain from blockage.
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed Yes No No 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system according to Law.-P - Observed backup floor drain impacting 2 prep sinks and handwashing sink. Roto-Rooter arrived to clear drain