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NamePENN STATION EAST COAST SUBS
Address125 REMOUNT RD.
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P. PIC did not record the time in and starting temp of French fries at time of inspection. CDI- PIC recorded proper time.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 food employee cutting Swiss and provolone cheese to place in prep cooler for service. CDI- PIC placed items in reach-in freezer to properly cool before service. REPEAT (full points). 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 .
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee not wearing hair restraint while preparing food. CDI- employee was educated on hair restraints and put on a hair restraint. -zero-
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp wiping cloths stored on bottom shelf below front counter. Wiping cloths were not stored in sanitizing solution. CDI- Wiping cloths were placed in sanitizing solution. REPEAT (half points due to no points taken at last inspection).
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several stacks of containers that were stacked wet on shelf above 3-comp sink. CDI- containers were separated and allowed to air dry. REPEAT (half points due to no points taken at last inspection).
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Replace or resurface three cutting boards at prep areas in kitchen (deep groves present). REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace torn gaskets on reach in freezer next to glass door refrigerator in kitchen area.
49 0.50 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. Clean exterior of fryer, and shelving in kitchen area. Clean hood screens in hood systems in kitchen area. REPEAT (half points due to improvements).
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. Clean floors in corners and under equipment in kitchen area and dry strorage area. Clean splash from walls behind prep stations in kitchen area. Clean dust from a/c vent screens on ceilings in dining room and kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).