Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060014396
Restaurant Name Showmars - Freedom Drive
Phone Number +17043932020
Last Inspection Date 2016-12-20
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-03-20 97 routine
2017-10-24 98 routine
2017-05-01 98 routine
2016-12-20 99 routine
2016-08-05 98 routine
2016-05-12 98 routine
2016-01-27 96 routine
2015-10-06 98 routine
2015-01-30 98 routine
2014-08-13 98 routine
2014-06-10 complaint
2014-02-27 98 routine
2013-01-31 99 routine
2013-01-25 0 complaint
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-03-20 49 5-203.14 prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -p observed spray arm at dish machine stored in bucket of water. cdi bucket was removed.
2018-03-20 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed walk-in freezer handle in disrepair.
2018-03-20 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed lettuce spinner stored wet.
2018-03-20 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored directly on prep surfaces.
2018-03-20 37 3-304.13 linens and napkins, use limitations - c observed linen in direct contact food contact surface. linen stated for sanitizer solutions only.
2018-03-20 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed box of tilapia thawing in box out of temperature control. do not remove product from temperature control until ready to actively prepare product.
2018-03-20 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed large pan of gyro meat holding out of temperature control. observed multiple pans of alaskan fish, flounder and tilapia improperly thawing temperature above 45f. see temperat
2018-03-20 13 3-302.11(a)(4) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. observed boiled eggs in walk-in cooler not covered/protected. cdi eggs covered.
2017-10-24 53 6-501.114 discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. observed unused steam table and waffle maker stored in back prep areas of kitchen.
2017-10-24 31 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 lettuce and tomatoes cooling in flip top cooler, cooler lid being held op
2017-10-24 21 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 prepared ready-to-eat items in walk-in freezer not date marked. cdi items were labeled.
2017-10-24 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with nontcs foods as required to avoid contamination. observed ice machine collecting debris on inside surfaces.
2017-10-24 13 3-302.11(a) separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed unwashed produce stored directly above ready-to-eat items in cooling process in walk-in cooler. cdi items correctly rearranged.3-302.11(a)(4) protect food in storage using covere
2017-05-01 13 3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation - p open containers of food must be in a sealed/properly wrapped packaging. observed open containers of grits, pancake mix and breadings not in a sealed container. cdi placed
2017-05-01 26 7-201.11 separation-storage - p proper store sanitizers to prevent possible contamination. observed sanitizer stored on prep surface during prep. cdi sanitizer relocated to approved location.
2017-05-01 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed rusted/peeling shelves in several coolers. observed one cooler not operating properly, all product had been placed on tphc until repaired.
2017-05-01 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed wet wiping cloth stored on drawer cooler. cdi cloths properly stored.
2016-12-20 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed okra hot holding below 135f. cdi okra voluntarily discarded.
2016-08-05 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed wif door to be damaged. wif door does not close properly. pic stated that a new door was ordered but that it did not fit and the owner is trying to work out another new door arriving soon. repeat viola
2016-08-05 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed can opener blade heavily soiled with food debris. cdi: item taken to dish area for w/r/s.
2016-05-12 53 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 vent covers between dish area and reach in coole
2016-05-12 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed wif door, door gasket, and door threshold severely damaged. pic showed receipt of new door that has been purchased should be here in the next few weeks. repeat violation
2016-05-12 31 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 one container with ham and turkey cut 40min ago in the wic. items were a
2016-05-12 6 2-301.12. follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-p observed one employee wash hands and turn off faucet with just washed hands and no barrier. all ot
2016-01-27 31 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 macaroni and cheese cooling, while tightly wrapped. observed lettuce cool
2016-01-27 6 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 employee washing dishes at dish machine load dirty dishes, and
2016-01-27 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed broccoli and cheese soup in hot hold soup well. soup was holding below 135. cdi: employee reheated product to 165f
2016-01-27 35 3-302.12 label all food in working containers except those readily identifiable such as rice or dry pasta. observed all shakers at front line with unidentifiable dry goods. cdi: pic labelled shakers with item name.
2016-01-27 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed gaskets on prep cooler doors with tears. observed gasket on wif damaged. observed bottom of wif door with severe damage.
2016-01-27 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed dumpster doors open. cdi: pic closed doors. repeat violation
2016-01-27 53 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 door to kitchen in disrepair. repeat violation
2016-01-27 54 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed employee coat hanging off of slicer in kitchen. cdi: coat moved by employee to rack in back of restaurant.
2015-10-06 53 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. door leading into kitchen observed damaged/in disrepair at time of inspection.
2015-10-06 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed dumpster door lids open during inspection. cdi by ehs closing door.
2015-10-06 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed pans and salad chopper stored while still wet. cdi by air drying items.
2015-10-06 31 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 items cooling in walk in with lids tightly covering the food. cdi by ven
2015-01-30 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils as required to avoid contamination. -p. some calcium and some lime build up on interior of facility dish machine. cdi- verbal correction to have de-limed. operator vicente alonso advised that it will be cleaned.
2015-01-30 33 3-501.12 potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), slacking - c. four boxes of fries out at cook line. per discussion with owner and with manager vicente alonso, fries must still remain under temperature during the slacking pr
2015-01-30 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. one large in use container of dry mix at the cook line not labeled. all other containers labeled per rule. cdi- verbal correction.
2015-01-30 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. one wet cloth on counter at cashiering area. cdi- verbal correction, cloth removed.
2015-01-30 45 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 . 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. can opener blade peeling and damaged. replac
2015-01-30 43 4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. single service cups at front counter area not protected; plastic sleeve pulled down. cdi- verbal correction; storage options discussed.
2015-01-30 46 4-302.14 provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. test strips on roll discolored/ damaged. operator vicente alonso also had additional instant result test strips to use. cdi- verbal correction to discontinue use of discolored/
2015-01-30 51 5-501.17 provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. trash bins provided in women's restroom, but bins were not covered. cdi- verbal correction.
2015-01-30 52 5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpster, waste containers is in place. dumpster plug damaged; hole in center of plug. cdi- verbal correction to replace plug.
2015-01-30 53 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. walls at dish machine and door at kitchen damaged/ peeling. repair.
2014-08-13 45 4-202.11 food-contact surfaces-cleanability - p. blade of can opener is peeling. cdi- verbal correction to replace blade.
2014-08-13 35 3-302.12 food storage containers identified with common name of food - c. in use dry mixes and seasonings on the main prep line not labeled. two containers of dry mix/flour being stored in the back not labeled. cdi- operator had both labeled.
2014-08-13 31 3-501.15 cooling methods - pf. macaroni and cheese being cooled in the walk in cooler. macaroni was tightly covered during the cooling process. cdi- vented; discussed options for rapid cooling with operator vicente alonso.
2014-02-27 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - c: keep equipment in good repair. found one salad cooler not functional. one salad cooler ambient air 48 f. technician on site during inspection.
2014-02-27 35 3-302.12 food storage containers identified with common name of food - c: label all food containers including dry goods. found tubs of cracker rub not labeled.
2014-02-27 31 3-501.15 cooling methods - pf: cool tcs foods by effective means to acheive required time / temperature cooling parameters. found cooked yams, steak, tightly covered in cooler after 1.5 hours. food was above 90 f. cdi- yams spread in shallow pan and moved
2014-02-27 20 3-501.16 (a)(2) and (b) potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), hot and cold holding - p: keep tcs foods cold at 45 f or below. found multiple foods in flip tops above 45 f. one salad cooler not working, food held in ice in
2013-01-31 53 (a) physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. observed dust and debris under and behind equipment.physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. observed floor in walk-in cooler not secure at seams.
2013-01-31 26 working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. pf observed spray bottle of chemical not labeled.
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This data was provided by Mecklenburg County, Environmental Health inspections and last updated on Jan 17, 2019. Dataset contains 2631 restaurants inspected in Mecklenburg County.

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