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NameIRIE NATION RESTAURANT & CATERING Rules Governing Inspection Scores.
Address2729 N TRYON ST Restaurants: 
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SUITE GDay Care and Adult Care: 
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CHARLOTTE NC 28206
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Premise Type1 - RestaurantMobile Food Units, Push carts, Tattoo Parlors: 
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 11/14/2023 
Final Score @ Grade
87.50 B
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General Comments
Violations 
Critical Violations SHOWN in RED   
NA=Not Applicable  NO=Not Observed  CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description NANOCDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed No No Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed PIC cleaning counters and sweeping the floor and return to food prep without properly washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on when to wash and PIC washed hands. -0-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No 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 food employee use handwashing sink to store sanitizer bucket. -CDI- EHS educated employee on proper use of handwashing sink and food employee removed. -0- 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed handsink with no knob handle on hot water. **Facility has 10 days to repair handwashing sink and facility is to advise EHS when repairs have been made.**
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No No Yes Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed brown stewed chicken, oxtail, jerk chicken, red beans and rice and other items in WIC with no protective covering. -CDI- PIC covered items. **REPEAT** -1.5- 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed peppers, lemons and limes stored over RTE butter. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on slicer stored as clean. Observed food debris on utensils and containers stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dish pit to be W/R/S. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures No No Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P.- Observed greens prepared last night above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, greens were left out in ambient air overnight and moved to WIC this morning. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. **REPEAT** -3- 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 .
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures No No Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed 3 containers of macaroni and cheese in steam box below 135F. -CDI- PIC reheated items to 145F. **REPEAT** -1.5- 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No No Yes Yes 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-/3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed brown stew and jerk chicken, sweet potatoes and peas in WIC with no date. Per PIC, these items were prepared yesterday. -CDI- PIC properly date marked these items. **REPEAT** -1.5- 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed bottle of sanitizer with no label. -CDI- PIC labeled bottle. -0-
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No 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 greens prepared last night above 41F. Per PIC, greens were left out in ambient air overnight and placed into WIC to cool. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. **REPEAT** -1- 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 .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed flour and sugar with no labels. **REPEAT** -1-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats and fruit flies near dish pit and clean dish area. 6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and entry of insects or pests. Observed back door opened for prolonged period of time while employee went out for a break. Per PIC, the door locks automatically, so facility keeps door propped opened when someone goes out the back. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handles stored in rice and sugar. -CDI- PIC removed handles. -0-
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking and standing water in several bowls, containers, sheet pans and pots stored as clean. **REPEAT** -0.5-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed doors not properly closing on hot box used for beef patties. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards stained and with deep groves in need of replacement. **REPEAT**-0.5-
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 buildup and debris on food storage racks inside WIC, hot box, reach-in freezer and shelving above prep space. Observed food splash on equipment. More thorough and increased cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 food residue on walls throughout kitchen and buildup under the 3 comp sink. Observed buildup on fans. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1- 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed missing tiles throughout ceiling.