Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060016929
Restaurant Name Flip-A-Los
Phone Number +17045408311
Last Inspection Date 2018-12-20
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-12-20 99 routine
2018-12-20 complaint
2018-01-31 99 routine
2017-07-06 99 routine
2017-01-17 followup
2017-01-13 96 routine
2016-04-04 95 routine
2015-11-02 97 routine
2015-04-23 followup
2015-04-14 97 routine
2014-09-18 98 routine
2013-11-20 98 routine
2013-04-02 99 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-12-20 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 one damaged ceiling tile in kitchen. keep ceiling in good repair.
2018-12-20 46 4-301.12 manual warewashing, sink compartment requirements - pf4-501.19 manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature - pfobserved employee washing utensils in the 3 compartment sink with little water in the wash compartment that was not 110f.
2018-12-20 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed tongs being stored in water at 93f and a rice scoop stored in water at
2018-12-20 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed one sanitizer bucket with no identifying label. be sure to label sanitizer buckets when label is no longer legible. cdi (corrected during inspection)- san
2018-01-31 52 5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. observed missing drain plug on waste receptacle outside.shared dumpster, will contact other establishment within next visit.
2018-01-31 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed front hand sink slow draining. make sure to keep it in good repair.
2018-01-31 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed knife being stored in flip top unit on side surface (food debris accumul
2018-01-31 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 ranch and lettuce being date marked for 8 days; 1/28-2-4 and 1/29-2/5. cdi pic changed labels to
2017-07-06 13 3-302.11(a) separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed unwashed veggies being stored over ready to eat foods such as as washed celery and carrots and dressings. cdi pic will move unwashed veggies to bottom shelf.
2017-07-06 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 ranch date marked for 6/27. observed ranch date marked with two labels for different time frames
2017-07-06 46 4-501.114 a chemical sanitizer solution shall be as follow for quaternary ammonium compound of a room temperature 75 degrees/per manufacturer instruction. observed sanitizer solution 91 degrees. cdi spoke to pic regarding this so will not produce a false
2017-07-06 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed forks in consumer area being stored with food contact surface up. make sure to store in a manner where contamination will not o
2017-01-13 18 3-501.14(b) quickly cool tcs foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. food must be to 45f within 4 hours. -p observed 8-10 salads prepped on 1/12/2017 in tightly sealed to go containers at 50-52 degrees. cdi items were discarded.
2017-01-13 4 2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco - c an employee shall eat, drink or use form of tobacco only in designated area where the contamination of exposed, food, equipment, linens, single-service and single-use articles. observed food employee drink s
2017-01-13 6 2-301.12. follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontamination hands. -p observed pic not using a protective barrier to turn off faucet. cdi pic rewashed hands. 2-301.14 w
2017-01-13 8 5-202.12 provide at least 100f water at handsinks. -pf all handsinks were observed reading 70-72 degrees. cdi owner voluntarily closed down until repair could occur. owner will contact letting know issue resolved, return next week to ensure. verification
2017-01-13 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 to-go salads tightly covered and sealed after preparation. salads shall co
2017-01-13 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair.observed front handsink draining slow. have maintenance take a look to correct.
2017-01-13 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed sanitizer solution bucket of quaternary solution of 50 ppm. cdi bucket was dumped and refilled with 200 ppm of quatenary solution.
2017-01-13 45 4-101.11 food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. no odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. observed food establishment using cardboard under battering station. mat
2017-01-13 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed nonfood contact surfaces of soda dispensing with significant pink residue. make sure to include in cleaning frequency.
2017-01-13 38 2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. observed food employee not wearing a hair restraint will doing food preparation. cdi pic had food employee place on hair re
2016-04-04 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking - pf - tcs foods that are ready to eat and held over 24 hours are required to be date marked. observed 1 package of mozzarella cheese not date marked
2016-04-04 1 2-102.12 certified food protection manager - c - at least one certified pic shall be on site at all times and be an ansi accredited certified food protection manager. observed no certified pic on site upon arrival. certified pic arrived at end of inspecti
2016-04-04 22 3-501.19 time as a public health control - p,pf - written procedures shall be prepared in advance for using time as a public health control. observed blanched fries removed from temperature control and chicken wings in container held on time. foods were n
2016-04-04 13 3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation - p - store raw animal food so that cross contamination is prevented. observed pasteurized carton eggs stored below chicken breading in flip top prep unit. cdi, foods relocated f
2016-04-04 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - c - keep food equipment in good repair and proper adjustment. observed light under hood ventilation sty stem not working. observed split gasket on door of prep unit.
2016-04-04 26 7-102.11 common name-working containers - pf - toxic substances and sanitizers shall be labeled by common name of substance. observed spray bottle of sanitizer and degrease not labeled below 3 compartment sink. cdi, food employee labeled sanitizer and deg
2016-04-04 54 6-501.14 cleaning ventilation systems, nuisance and discharge prohibition - c - ventilation system shall be cleaned so that discharge is prevented. observed dust accumulating in restroom ceiling ventilation system.
2015-11-02 45 4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment - c - keep equipment in good repair. observed 1 light out under hood ventilation system.
2015-11-02 41 3-304.12 in-use utensils, between-use storage - c - store in-use utensils properly. observed scoop for rice stored on top of rice cooker in soiled area.
2015-11-02 31 3-501.15 cooling methods - pf - use proper methods to cool foods. observed french fries cooling in large bulk plastic container inside prep sinks and sitting on ice. cdi, operator transferred french fries to shallow baking sheets and relocated to refriger
2015-11-02 26 7-201.11 separation-storage - p - store toxic substances so that contamination of clean linen is prevented. observed windex stored on counter next to singel-service cups. observed degreaser hanging from rack over clean linen.
2015-11-02 22 3-501.19 time as a public health control - p,pf - follow written procedures for time as a public health control. observed facility not following and identifying a time that foods were removed from temperature control as stated on written procedures. opera
2015-11-02 6 2-301.12 cleaning procedure - p - use a clean barrier when turning faucet off after handwashing. observed 1 food employee turn faucet off with bare hands after handwashing. cdi by instruction.
2015-11-02 4 2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco - c - employees may drink from a closed beverage container. observed an uncovered employee beverage stored behind front counter.
2015-04-14 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf - observed food debris on the slicer and can opener. cdi - pic set items aside to be rewashed. observed black build up in the ice machine. cdi - pic cleaned du
2015-04-14 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - observed metal bowls stacked wet.
2015-04-14 8 5-202.12 provide at least 100f water at handsinks.-pf - observed all handsinks only hitting 95f. cdi - maintenance contacted. verification required. 4/23/2015
2015-04-14 52 general comment 5-501.114 ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. - observed missing drain plug on the dumpster. call number on dumpster and request another one.
2015-04-14 45 general comment 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. - observed split gaskets on the front prep unit and the chicken prep unit. replace gaskets.
2014-09-18 53 6-502.12 floors, walls, ceilings shall be clean. observed detail floor cleaning needed under units including dry storage.
2014-09-18 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed buildup on underside of drink machine dispensers. clean and sanitize.
2014-09-18 34 4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pf observed thin probe thermometer on site not working. battery was replaced so properly working before end of inspection.
2014-09-18 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 2 large tubs of blanched fries at 115f sitting on top of prep sink. these
2014-09-18 26 . 7-201.11 store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -p observed airwick aerosol and sterno fuel stored with single service items above sweet and low packets. observed alcohol swabs stored in the sweet and low box. chemicals relocated.7-102.11 label w
2014-09-18 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed dark buildup in ice machine. cleaned during inspection.
2013-11-20 35 3-302.12 food storage containers identified with common name of food - c. in use containers of wing sauce at prep table not labeled per the rule requirement. all other dry goods and sauces labeled per rule. cdi- operator labeled sauces during inspection.
2013-11-20 34 4-203.12 temperature measuring devices, ambient air and water-accuracy - pf. no air temperature thermometer in reach in cooler. cdi- operator replaced thermometer.
2013-11-20 14 4-601.11 (a) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - p. chlorine sanitizer in 3 comp sink at 0ppm. cdi- operator, samar haddad corrected immediately.
2013-04-02 14 equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. interior of prep cooler bottom needs to be cleaned of dried food debris. operator advised that as prep cooler is used to store and prepare raw chicken; nothing is stored in th
2013-04-02 38 except as provided in ? (b) of this section; food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting ex
2013-04-02 35 except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment; such as cooking oils
2013-04-02 31 use approved method for cooling food items. container of fries and contianer of chicken being cooled in reach in cooler; but are tightly covered. cdi- discussed options for cooling methods; containers vented.
2013-04-02 2 employee health policy is required. operator advised of employee health policy in employee handbook and how employee's are trained. exposure component needs to be included in current employee health policy. cdi- verbal education as to rule requirement. ha
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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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