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NameCROWN DINER/DUNKIN - CONCOURSE A
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed an employee rinsing a wiping cloth inside of a hand sink. Observed dumped ice inside of the main kitchen hand sink. CDI - Employees were educated and will not use a hand sink for any other purpose than hand washing.
15 1.50 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 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw sausage stored above raw eggs and Mac and Cheese in the reach-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all items in the reach-in cooler at 43-44 degrees due to the door being left open during cleaning. CDI - Door was closed and items began to cool to 41 degrees. Products shall be removed and placed in alternative equipment during cleaning. Improvement from previous inspection.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed several employees without hair restraints while wearing watches and rings.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed coffee stirs stored in 64 degree water at the Dunkin station.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two prep cooler cutting boards with deep stains and cuts. Observed a large block of ice forming underneath the walk-in freezer compressor.