Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060016467
Restaurant Name Lion`s Den
Phone Number +17046882824
Last Inspection Date 2016-01-27
Last Inspection Score 100

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-10-15 99 routine
2018-04-20 99 routine
2018-01-10 98 routine
2017-10-04 98 routine
2017-05-08 followup
2017-02-06 97 routine
2016-10-12 99 routine
2016-05-26 followup
2016-05-26 followup
2016-01-27 100 routine
2015-09-28 98 routine
2015-05-06 99 routine
2015-01-29 99 routine
2014-08-29 98 routine
2014-06-09 complaint
2013-10-11 followup
2013-10-04 100 routine
2013-03-13 100 routine
2012-11-30 100 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-10-15 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 two compartment prep sink loose from wall, creating a gap between sink backspl
2018-10-15 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed single use take out boxes stored above grill with food contact surface facing up.
2018-10-15 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed several squeeze bottles of oil/sauces with no labels to indicate contents.
2018-10-15 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed sliced cheese sitting on counter at 57f. cdi: cheese sent to back reach in unit to faclitate cooling below 45f. cheese replaced with cold cheese (42f) from reach in unit.
2018-10-15 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed chicken strips holding at 119f during inspection. cdi: chicken strips reheated to 190f, as they had been cooked less than 20 minutes prior.
2018-10-15 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed sanitizer vat reading 0 ppm qac during inspection. supply had been exhausted. no dished were in vat at the time. cdi: vat drained and supply replaced and subse
2018-04-20 54 6-303.11 intensity-lighting - cobserved two lights out under the hood. make sure to replace.
2018-04-20 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 heavy debris in back room on ceiling. make sure t
2018-04-20 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed build-up and oil film on nonfood contact surfaces above ware washing and drying rack. observed minor debris on nonfood part of soda dispensing machi
2018-04-20 38 2-303.11 remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.observed food employee wearing bracelet and non plain ring while preparing food. make sure food employees remove all jewelry when preparing fo
2018-04-20 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 food establishment tightly covering product in reach in unit while still c
2018-01-10 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed debris build up on tomato slicer stored as clean. cdi by removal for recleaning.
2018-01-10 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed bottles of sauce and water with no labels.
2018-01-10 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wetstacking of containers near the three comp sink.
2018-01-10 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed two door reach in cooler inoperational at the front counter. pic stated that the part has been ordered.4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and saniti
2017-10-04 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed debris build up on gaskets in reach in cooling units.
2017-10-04 45 4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. observed one cutting board with a melted/damaged edge. cdi by voluntary disposal.
2017-10-04 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p . observed several items in one reach in cooler holding above 45f. cdi by pic voluntarily disposed of all tcs foods in cooler and has stopped using it until it can be serviced.
2017-02-06 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed vents in stock walk in unit, racks, and gaskets that are in need of cleaning.
2017-02-06 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed raw chicken thawing in a preforated pan with running water but was not fully submerged.
2017-02-06 21 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 milk, turkey, and salami that was not dated. cdi items dated. observed feta that was held over
2017-02-06 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed lettuce that was overstacked in prep top and holding at 46f. cdi items separated and placed in cooler to chill.
2017-02-06 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p. observed fried chicken at 113f, curly fries at 114-132f, and chili, that was holding in a unit that was not turned on, at 62f. cdi items discarded or reheated.
2016-10-12 6 2-301.14 wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-p observed 2 employees handling raw chicken tenders with gloves on and then proceed to change their gloves without washing their hands in-between. cdi by instruction.
2016-10-12 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-p observed one bottle of quat sanitizer with a concentration greater than 400ppm. the solution inside the sanitizer bottle was pink indicating it was not properly diluted. cdi-
2016-10-12 53 6-502.12 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 one wall ventilation covering with dust accumul
2016-01-27 53 6-502.12 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 dust accumulation on the ceiling tiles above th
2015-09-28 53 6-502.12 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 dusty ceiling tiles over the 3 compartment sink
2015-09-28 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed 3 torn gaskets on cold holding equipment in the kitchen.
2015-09-28 43 4-903.11 store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed glove boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
2015-09-28 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed multiple metal pans stacked while wet on the clean equipment storage rack.
2015-09-28 37 3-306.11 protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -p observed unwrapped apples available for customer self service near the cash register. cdi- apples were relocated behind the customer counter.
2015-09-28 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 sliced tomatoes cooling in a flip top cooler and shredded cheese cooling
2015-05-06 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. maintain food properly covered, esoecially during long periods when not in use. cdi- disacarded
2015-05-06 21 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 two small pans of cooked chicken past date marked. cdi- discarded no points taken do to a vol
2015-01-29 8 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative at each handsink. observed no paper towels at rear hand sink. cdi- restocked
2015-01-29 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. observed confusion between pic and food employees as to whether or not they will undercook hamburgers upon request. f
2015-01-29 43 4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. observed multiple boxes of napkins stored on floor. cdi- removed
2014-08-29 21 3-501.17 date mark open, ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), - pf observed open bag of feta cheese and cut leafy greens and yesterdays tomotos not date marked. cdi- date marked
2014-08-29 8 6-301.12 maintain hand drying provision at all hand sinks- pf observed no hand towels at rear hand sink. cdi- stocked
2013-10-04 45 4-501.11. maintaijn equipment in good repair. observed one split gasket at undercounter cooler.
2013-10-04 39 3-304.14. store sani bucket off the floor. obseved one sani bucket on the floor.
2013-10-04 35 3-602.11. packaged self-service food shall be completely labeled. observed sandwiches, salads, fruit cups, and hummus missing some required information on the labels - allergen information, complete ingredient list, weight, address. vr - verification visi
2013-10-04 21 3-501.17. properly date mark all tcs rte foods which will be held in facility for more than 24 hours after opening or preparation. observed opened and undated carton of half and half. cdi - dated.
2013-03-13 39 3-304.14. store damp wiping cloths between uses in container of sanitizer. observed damp cloth stored on countertop. corrected by instruction.
2013-03-13 6 2-301.15. food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing; or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for
2013-03-13 2 2-201.11. employees shall understand when to report illnesses; symptoms and exposure and pic shall understand when to allow ill employees to return to work. employee health policy is in place but more review would be good. continue educating.
2012-11-30 21 discard tcs rte foods stored above 41f and at or below 45f after no more than 4 days. see 3-501.18. observed cut tomatoes dated 11-25 and measuring 45f inside prep cooler. today would be considered day number 6. corrected by voluntary disposal and by educ
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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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