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A99

QUAIL HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL

2901 SMITHFIELD CHURCH RD, Charlotte, NC 28210
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110080
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedOct 16, 2026
Inspections on record36
On record sinceJul 26, 2013

Score history

7085100 Jul 26, 2013: 99.5Mar 28, 2014: 97Sep 15, 2014: 98Nov 19, 2014: 97Apr 20, 2015: 97Jul 15, 2015: 98.5Nov 9, 2015: 99.5Mar 15, 2016: 98Jul 13, 2016: 97Nov 10, 2016: 98Mar 8, 2017: 99.5Sep 15, 2017: 98.5Nov 6, 2017: 99.5Aug 28, 2018: 97.5Dec 7, 2018: 98May 30, 2019: 97.5Dec 17, 2019: 98Jun 24, 2020: 99.5Dec 11, 2020: 99.5Mar 5, 2021: 98Aug 26, 2021: 99.5Feb 16, 2022: 96May 13, 2022: 98Oct 28, 2022: 99.5Jan 17, 2023: 99Apr 20, 2023: 98.5Sep 21, 2023: 100Dec 15, 2023: 99.5Apr 17, 2024: 99Oct 2, 2024: 97.5Nov 6, 2024: 98Mar 3, 2025: 99.5Sep 18, 2025: 99Jan 16, 2026: 97May 22, 2026: 96.5Oct 16, 2026: 99
Jul 26, 2013Higher is betterOct 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 16, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS observed doors ajar to two out of three waste receptacles on dumpster pad. EHS advised to maintain doors closed to prevent pest entry. (0)
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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. EHS observed three ceiling tiles in dry storage area soiled with water damage. Replace. REPEAT. (1)

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May 22, 2026 A 96.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed that the ambient air temperature in the kitchen was 85F during inspection. PIC stated that is it normally hotter in the kitchen but temperatures were cooler today. PIC stated that due to the air temperature in the kitchen they sometimes have problems with cold holding equipment. EHS advised that if temperatures in the kitchen are too high cold holding equipment may be impacted. EHS advised to continue monitoring equipment and to put in a work order if cold holding equipment is unable to maintain temperatures of 41F or below. EHS did not observe any cold holding violations today. For additional resources and trainings visit: https://eh.mecknc.gov/food This websites includes training materials and handouts in other languages.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. EHS observed that facility was utilizing high temperature dish machine with the water temperature of 140F. Facility is going to run dishes through machine then take to 2 compartment sink to sanitize (facility has approved variance and SOP for utilizing 2 compartment sink) . School is closed Monday for Holiday. EHS will return Tuesday for VR. 3-day VR **REPEAT** -3- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed a live roach in the dish area of the kitchen. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed pest traps with dead insects present. Remove. -0-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 cracked floor tiles in dish pit area during inspection and at entrance to kitchen. Repair and/or replacement necessary. **REPEAT** -0.5-

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Jan 16, 2026 A 97 · 6 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed sole handsink in kitchen blocked with mop bucket during inspection, CDI - Mop bucket relocated. 1 pt.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes being stored above RTE foods in WIC during inspection. CDI - PIC relocated. 0 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observed sanitizer at two compartment sink holding well below 200pm quat during inspection. PIC stated facility recently acquired new brand of sanitizer. New brand of sanitizer requires far larger amount of product to achieve acceptable concentration. Observed hot water at dish machine achieving a maximum of 157F during inspection. Hot water booster had not been turned on. CDI - Quat added to two compartment sink to achieve proper concentration. Hot water booster turned on. Hot water achieved maximum of 160F. 1.5 pts. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed min/max thermometer on site out of order during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. 10 day VR required. 0.5 pts.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 sealant on floor in WIC chipped and missing. Observed cracked floor tiles in dish pit area during inspection. Repair and/or replacement necessary. 0 pts.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed unopened employee beverage being stored above student beverages in RIC, and employee food stored in conjunction with student food in WIC. Ensure all employee food and beverages are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of student food and beverages. 0 pts.

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Sep 18, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Facility has two compartment sink for w/r/s operations in addition to high temperature dish machine. EHS did not observe sink in use during inspection. Facility has state variance approval and procedures posted. Link to FFS homepage: https://eh.mecknc.gov/food
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer bucket with solution of about 50ppm quat during inspection. Ensure wiping cloths are held in properly concentrated sanitizer solution at all times. 0.5 pts.
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cantaloupe being cut while still baring produce sticker on the rind. CDI - Employee washed remaining cantaloupes before proceeding. 0.5 pts.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin at handwashing station during inspection. Ensure waste bins remain within close proximity of handsinks at all times. 0 pts.

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Mar 3, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed 4 serving spoons with peeling plastic on the handles. -CDI- PIC discarded the necessary serving spoons. (0.5 pts)

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Nov 6, 2024 A 98 · 5 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed quat sanitizer with a concentration level of 0ppm in 2 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket located at serving line. CDI: PIC refilled 2 compartment sink and bucket with fresh sanitizer measuring 400ppm.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
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 bucket being stored on floor behind serving line. CDI: PIC placed sanitizer bucket on bottom shelf of prep counters.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two boxes of single use to go containers being stored on floor in dry storage room. Store single use to go containers at least 6 inches above the floor.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 cracked and missing flooring in WIC and loose panel on floor underneath WIC door. Repair panel and replace missing flooring.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed employee hand.5 foot candles of lighting 30 inches above the floor in WIC next to WIC door. Observed light not working. Repair light.

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Oct 2, 2024 A 97.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed hot water from 2 compartment sink reach a max temperature of 111F. Dish soap at sink is approved for temperatures maintained at 110F. PIC stated equipment and utensils are only pre washed at sink and all items are W/R/S in dish machine. EHS recommended submitting a service request to have hot water adjusted to ensure a max temperature of at least 120F to be able to maintain a temp of 110F or above in case dish machine becomes inoperable. Facility also has option of obtaining a low temp detergent to be able to wash equipment and utensils.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed head custodian eating in kitchen upon arrival for inspection. CDI: Custodian exited the kitchen.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employee handling soiled equipment and utensils at dish machine while wearing gloves and use same soiled gloves to handle clean equipment and utensils after they passed through dish machine. CDI: Employee discarded soiled gloves, washed hands and donned new gloves before returning to handle clean equipment. Contaminated equipment was returned to be W/R/S.
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed a pear being held in self serve unit with sticker still intact on skin. Remove stickers and wash produce before use.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed bottom oven on left side of kitchen shut off during the cooking process. PIC stated a service request has been submitted to repair oven. Repair oven.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed max/min thermometer for testing sanitizing rinse cycle of dish machine inoperable. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to ensure facility has working max/min thermometer.

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Apr 17, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf EHS observed no written vomit and diarrheal plan. CDI EHS gave poster for PIC to post in facility. -.5 points For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. EHS observed sanitizer bucket on floor. CDI PIC removed bucket from floor. -0 points
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS observed doors of dumpster open. CDI PIC closed doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. EHS observed no drain plug on dumpster. - .5 points

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Dec 15, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
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 an employee wash hands and at the end of the procedure use bare hands turn the faucet off this action recontaminates the hands. CDI- Education was provided and EHS observed proper hand washing by end of the inspection. 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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed dead insects and pests in traps throughout the facility.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. 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 floor wall junction underneath dish machine to not be coved based. Observed walk in cooler floor damaged and starting to chip.

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Sep 21, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 20, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed food debris left attached from previous uses. Ensure that food contact utensils are being checked thoroughly after cleaning cycles. CDI- Utensils were mvoed to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .

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Jan 17, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violation
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Current dish temp thermometer is not in working condition. Replacement is necessary. Email REHS when new thermometer arrives at Kyril.copeland@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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Oct 28, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Enslaver that single service items are stored in a manner that prevents possible contamination from the environment. Observed single service trays stored open ended. CDI- REHS inverted single service trays during the inspection.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Current dish temp thermometer is not in working condition. Replacement is necessary. Email REHS when new thermometer arrives at Kyril.copeland@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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May 13, 2022 A 98 · 2 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Repeat violation
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 on floor. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths not being held in sanitizer. REPEAT
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors open. REPEAT

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Feb 16, 2022 A 96 · 5 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY - Observed no sanitizer mixed for use during food service operations. Saw food thermometer lying on wet towels on rolling rack. Must keep QAC sanitizer in labeled container or spray bottle mixed to 200 ppm. VR to return to check for compliance.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed chicken in hot holding cabinet and on line at temperatures less than 135F. Items had to be returned to oven to re-heat. VR to check for correction.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Follow-up verification required
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed wet towels on rolling cart with food service thermometer. Must keep any towels to be re-used in a sanitizing solution to proper strength. VR to check for correction.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
Corrected during inspection
6-302.11 Supply toilet tissue at each toilet. -Pf Toilet paper missing at one staff toilet. Maintain toilet paper at all stalls. CDI by replacing toilet paper.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpsters open; need to keep dumpsters closed when leaving them after dumping trash.

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Aug 26, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Observed stained ceiling tiles in dry storage room. Repair leak, if needed, and replace stained tiles. 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.

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Mar 5, 2021 A 98 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf Dish machine final rinse temp. Did not reach 160F on black disc. Max. Temp. Reached on disc was 157F. Unit ran 10 times. PIC will call for unit to be repaired. Facility is only using machine minimally so 3 comp. sink will be used in meantime. VR.
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. One employee prepping food without a hair restraint.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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. Ceiling fan in need of cleaning.

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Dec 11, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency - C Clean warewashing equipment often enough to prevent buildup. Observed clogged nozzles inside dish machine. -.5-

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Jun 24, 2020 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rust on shelving in walk in cooler.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floor damaged at entrance of walkin cooler (inside). Observed paint peeling on walls in dry storage room.

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Dec 17, 2019 A 98 · 4 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles. -P Observed food employee grab item off the ground and then proceed to date mark foods without washing hands prior to changing gloves. CDI- Employee was educated and hands were washed. 0 points.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 cooked whole chicken and cooked noodles in 1 door cooler lack dates after being said it was prepped from the previous day. CDI- foods were back dated. -1.5 points.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 chicken patties cooling on speed rack in walk in cooler while covered in plastic. CDI- PIC removed plastic to maximise air flow on cooling products in walk in cooler. -.5 points.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed quat sanitizer >400 ppm when checked with PIC strips but at 400 PPM when checked with EHS strips. PIC diluted santi buckets so adequacy can be met on both testing measures. Corrections made. 0 points.

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May 30, 2019 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-702.11 Before Use After Cleaning - P Utensils shall be sanitized before use and after cleaning. Observed dishes being washed in dish machine without being properly hot water sanitized due to booster heater being off. CDI- Booster heater was turned on and internal temp of dish machine hot water was at least 160 degrees F. -1.5 points.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Follow-up verification required
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Facility hold foods on time but lacked proper documentation needed to back this process. EHS sent a TPHC template to be filled out and kept on file. VR- 1 point.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Remove dust from fan near the steam table. 0 points.

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Dec 7, 2018 A 98 · 4 violations
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Fish fillets that were prepped and placed in the cold hold tall refrig. unit yesterday lacked date marking. CDI Foods were dated. No escalation of points due to the facility doing better overall with date marking. REPEAT -1.5 points
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths being stored on drainboards in the facility. REPEAT -.5 points.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C Have maintenance staff remove heavily soiled ceiling tile ASAP in the dry storage area. Ceiling tile contains black areas that could possibly be mold. Remove all single service articles from under this damaged ceiling tile in dry storage area. Replace flaking paint on damaged baseboards in women's bathroom. 0 points.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Lights under the hood were off while cooking was occurring in the steamers. Ensure that all prep areas have at least 50 ftcd while food is being cooked or prepped. 0 points.

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Aug 28, 2018 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed melons over ready to eat chicken in walk in cooler. CDI- foods were rearranged and PIC was educated on violation. 0 points
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Spicy chicken, Fried Rice and pizza that was stated to of been cooled down since yesterday lacking date-marks. CDI- foods were dated during the course of the inspection. -1.5 points.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Cheese sticks were on tphc but the labeling for the food product in reference of time was wiped off before the cheeses were discarded. CDI- cheese was labeled on the board.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Quat Sanitizer in bucket checked was below 200 ppm. CDI Quat sanitizer was remixed and made adequate. 0 points.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Replace missing doors on dumpster. * General Comment* Have walk in cooler and milk case(s) adjusted. They were reading right at 45 degrees F. Have them lowered to withstand possible temperature flocculation.

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Nov 6, 2017 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken rack in freezer . -0 points-
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
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 peeling paint behind dishwasher and peeling paint under counters at dish machine.

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Sep 15, 2017 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with build up of debris and in need of cleaning.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed sheet pans with deep discolored pits . CDI PIC to replace pans. -0 points-

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Mar 8, 2017 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-204.115 Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices - PF Observed rinse temperature gauge on dish machine not functioning .

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Nov 10, 2016 A 98 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed food debris on three pans stored as clean . CDI took to dishwasher to be recleaned.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed buckets holding cloths with sanitizer level at 50 ppm QAC . CDI drained and filled with QAC measuring 200 ppm.

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Jul 13, 2016 A 97 · 3 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P: Observed buns with slices of cheese on speed cart in kitchen. Cheese was 75 F, same as ambient of kitchen. Cart moved to walk-in tokeep cheese cold.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf: Observed tomato / lettuce salad on serving line at 52 F. Tilt Board was not updated and food wasnot labeled as being on TPHC. CDI- allowed to label with time ingredients' prep began.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 damaged ceiling tile in dry storage room. Repeat.

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Mar 15, 2016 A 98 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P - 0 pts - Observed employee go from soiled to clean utensils without washing hands. CDI- PIC addressed employee and washed hands.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf - Dish machine running 120F. Observed employees washing dishes. CDI- Booster heater was turned off. After turning booster heater on dish machine read 180F.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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. - Repeat - Floors: Floors in walk in cooler need to be resealed and baseboards appear damaged. Ceiling: One ceiling tile damaged in storage room. Walls: Observed paint peeling near dish machine.

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Nov 9, 2015 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
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 - 0pts - Salads stored tightly closed in walk in cooler. To ensure rapid cooling salads must be loosely opened or completely opened. CDI- PIC placed all salads in freezer for rapid cooling salads reached 45F within 10 minutes. Keep in mind that according to TPHC procedures all salads must be at 41F or below.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - 0 pts - Minor cleaning needed on the shelving in the walk in cooler.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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. - Repeat - Floors: Floors in walk in cooler need to be resealed and baseboards appear damaged. Ceiling: One ceiling tile damaged in storage room.

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Jul 15, 2015 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Chicken biscuits read 113-117F. CDI- Chicken biscuits were discarded.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - 0 pts - Drain pipe for walk in cooler is not over floor drain. Repair.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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. - 0 pts - Floors: Floors in walk in cooler need to be resealed and baseboards appear damaged. Fixtures: Cleaning needed on large fan in kitchen.

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Apr 20, 2015 A 97 · 6 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C - Person in charge does not have certified food protection manager certification. A person with a CFPM certification shall be present during all hours of food preparation.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 - All salads prepared today were tightly covered. Lettuce read 52F. Ensure that salads are loosely vented. CDI- PIC placed in freezer for rapid cooling. Salad read 39-42F.
#33 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. - Observed packaged beef thawing in cold water in the prep sink. Observed beef sitting on prep table at room temperature. CDI- Water was turned on at prep sink. Beef was placed in walk in cooler until it is used. Food shall be thawed completely submerged under running water of 70F or less, under refrigeration of 45F or less, or as part of the cooking process. Food shall not be thawed under room temperature or in cold water.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Corrected during inspection
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf - 0 pts -Two cans were dented on top seam stored with cans to be used in establishment. CDI- PIC placed cans in office.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. - 0 pts - Observed one wet wiping cloth on cart.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - 0 pts - Dumpster doors were open. Maintain doors closed at all times.

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Nov 19, 2014 A 97 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer (chlorine) testing at concentration 0 ppm. CDI - Sanitizer discarded from bottle.4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed mold buildup within ice machine. Verification required.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
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 in the walk in cooler a prep pan of celery mix dated marked with two different dates (11/17 and 11/10). Also observed in the walk in cooler an opened bag of chicken (cooked) not date marked. CDI- Both items voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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Sep 15, 2014 A 98 · 3 violations
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
|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 an expired bag of lettuce and expired container of humus stored in the walk in cooler. CDI - PIC had expired items discarded.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
.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 a tightly covered container of cooked blacked beans cooling in the walk in cooler. CDI - Container was vented to facilitate rapid cooling.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed a hole at the bottom of the dumpster.

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Mar 28, 2014 A 97 · 4 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.15 (A) Gloves, Use Limitation - P. Gloves shall be discarded when they are visibly soiled or when changing tasks. Observed employees cleaning and taking out the trash and return to food preparation. CDI employees discarded gloves and washed hands.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P. PHF/RTE shall be at 45F or below. Observed chicken pieces in cooler at 50F from yesterday. CDI item discarded.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Separation-Storage - P. Chemicals shall be stored away where they do not contaminate food or food contact surfaces. Observed sanitizerr bottle on prep table. CDI item moved below on bottom shelf.7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers - PF. Containers shall be labeled with common name of chemical. Observed chemical bottle labeled sanitizer with window cleaner inside. CDI item discarded.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Cooling Methods - PF. Foods shall be cooled without bwing tightly covered. Observed ceasar salad tightly covered at 50F. CDI salad shells opened and salad came down to 43F.

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