Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018227
Restaurant Name American Burger Company
Phone Number +17044947356
Last Inspection Date 2017-01-19
Last Inspection Score 98

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-10-24 96 routine
2018-02-22 followup
2018-02-14 96 routine
2017-10-02 94 routine
2017-05-08 96 routine
2017-01-19 98 routine
2016-08-10 98 routine
2016-05-11 complaint
2016-04-27 followup
2016-04-20 98 routine
2016-01-14 97 routine
2015-11-25 followup
2015-07-23 95 routine
2015-07-08 initial
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-10-24 54 6-303.11 intensity-lighting - c replace blown bulb under hood system above grill station and replace blown bulb near 3 comp sink in back prep area. lighting in food prep areas shall be 50 ftcd. -.5 points
2018-10-24 53 6-501.12 cleaning, frequency and restrictions - c remove black mold from caulking associated with the sink area adjacent to the dish machine. 0 points.
2018-10-24 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. remove pooled water located interior of your reach in mini 2 door unit. remove build up from exterior of the grill station. -.5 points.
2018-10-24 41 3-304.12 during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles above the food, in 135f or greater water, or in running water that moves food particles to the drain. in-use scoops for fries did n
2018-10-24 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 diced tomatoes that were stated to have been used during a catering order prior to
2018-10-24 13 3-304.15(a) discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -p observed food employee used glove hands to prep fries, exit the kitchen and returned to food prepping with same gloved hands.. cdi gloves were changed, hands w
2018-10-24 6 2-301.14 wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -p observed cook prep raw burgers with gloved hands and use those same gloved hands to touch spatulas and other food related contact surfaces. cdi- educated cook on proper hand washing procedure
2018-02-14 8 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pfno paper towels at back handsink. cdi- provided. 5-205.11(b) handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. -pfobserve one employee fill up a metal container
2018-02-14 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -pone entire unit was not holding temp. pic noticed immediate problem was that electrical outlet system was not working. pic immediatley placed all tcs food in an ice bath and called for
2018-02-14 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-pbleach recorded at >400ppm; test strip bleached out. cdi- bottle dumped. when making a bleach bottle assure concentration is at correct strength; use test strips.
2018-02-14 41 3-304.12 during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles above the food, in 135f or greater water, or in running water that moves food particles to the drain. some in-use scoops for sugar
2018-02-14 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.bottom drawer of raw burgers has torn gaskets. pic stated gaskets are already in order.4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. prep table cutting b
2017-10-02 6 2-301.14 when to wash - p observed food employee handle ready to eat foods without washing hands, after handling raw foods. food employee switched gloves but did not wash hands between raw and ready to eat foods. cdi, food employee corrected by instructio
2017-10-02 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed pasteurized eggs stored directly beside raw chicken. splatter from raw chicken on pasteurized eggs was visible. cdi, pic removed raw chicken from under counter drawer. raw animal f
2017-10-02 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed cinnamon butter at front serving station out of temperature control. pic stated butter is left out all day. cdi, pic placed butter under tilt. procedures will be provided over e
2017-10-02 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 spinach in walk in cooler held for more than 24 hours without a date mark. pic was not sure when spinach was opened. cdi, pic volun
2017-10-02 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 squeeze bottles, shakers, and other containers with foods not easily identifiable without an identifying label.
2017-10-02 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed shelving throughout the establishment with significant build up of dust and food residue.
2017-10-02 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed one bucket with low sanitizer concentration, with wet wiping cloth stored in it.
2017-10-02 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed cardboard dumpster without lids. observed garbage dumpster with open side doors. pic will contact company.
2017-10-02 38 2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. observed a food employee without hair restrain. ensure all food employees use hair restrain.
2017-05-08 39 3-304.14(b) cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. two sanitizer buckets low in concentation.
2017-05-08 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p lettuce and spring mix recorded above 45f (see chart). cdi- product taken to wic to cool down.
2017-05-08 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -p bleach sanitizer at dishwasher was coming out at 0ppm bleach. cdi- unit was primed and sanitizer came out at 100ppm. maintain and monitor by using strips.
2017-05-08 13 3-302.11(a)(1) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p raw beef patties stored over cooked rte chicken in wic. cdi- storage order re-arranged. -0-
2017-05-08 8 5-205.11(a) a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employees.-pf prep table was blocking access to handsink. cdi- table moved to clear access to handsink.6-301.11 provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -pf
2017-01-19 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. lids to flip top coolers were damaged and were not properly closing.4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. some scarred cutting boards.
2017-01-19 39 3-304.14(d) maintain dry wiping cloths and sanitizing rags free of visible debris and soil; maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. observed many soiled dry wiping cloths. repeat3-304.14(b) cloths in-use for wipin
2017-01-19 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 non food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of
2017-01-19 54 6-202.11 shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. light bulb above french fry holding are was not shatter proof or shielded. provide shatter-proof bulb or shied bul
2016-08-10 39 3-304.14(d) maintain dry wiping cloths and sanitizing rags free of visible debris and soil; maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. observed several soiled dry wiping cloths.
2016-08-10 37 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 observed a dented can stored alongside non-dented can. cdi- dented can discarded.
2016-08-10 21 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature criteria has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -p observed a cotainer of ham in wic with date of 7/30. pic stated date label was old and employee re-fill
2016-08-10 8 5-205.11(a) a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employees.-pf lid of pan was on handwashing sink. cdi- employee moved lid.
2016-04-20 54 6-305.11/6-403.11(b) designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single use articles can not occur. observed personal drink stored in reach in coole
2016-04-20 50 5-402.11 prevent backflow between a sewage system and drains of equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed. -p observed pipe from dishwasher drain into sewer drain. cdi- pic cut pipe during inspection to provide an air gap.
2016-04-20 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wet stacking of black bins.
2016-04-20 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 spices and powered sugar with no label. repeat.3-602.11(a) food packaged on premises shall include a label with the commo
2016-04-20 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed a couple scoops soiled with food debris. cdi- all scoops taken to dishwasher to be re-washed.
2016-01-14 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed bag of soiled wiping cloths blocking access to handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. maintain access to handwash sink at all times. cdi- bag moved to clear a
2016-01-14 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed soda and tea nozzles stained with debris. cdi-nozzles to be taken and scrubbed throroughly. no points deducted.
2016-01-14 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observbed water bottle, bottle of butter, seasoning shaker, and container of malt unlabeled. label all containers not easy to iden
2016-01-14 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed wet stacking of some plastic bins.
2016-01-14 43 4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. observed salad to-go bowls, milk-shake cups, and cup lids not protected from contamination.
2016-01-14 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 observed two damaged fryer baskets. cdi- pic discarded and replaced with new ones.
2016-01-14 53 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed door to dumpster open. keep door closed. no points deducted. cdi- door closed.
2015-07-23 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed shelving in walk-in cooler in need of cleaning.
2015-07-23 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. door gaskets of some coolers splitting. refer to permit non-compliant conditions.
2015-07-23 22 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 blanched fries at fryer wi
2015-07-23 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p: found multiple tcs foods above 45 f in one prep cooler. cooler was found to be unplugged. refer to temperature chart. cdi- cooler plugged in. pimento cheese, tomatoes, cole slaw discard
2015-07-23 16 3-401.11 cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. observed kid's hamburger and cheeseburger included on menu consumer advisory. cdi- pic used white-out to correct menus while on site.
2015-07-23 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with nontcs foods as required to avoid contamination. observed build-up on ice baffle in ice machine.
2015-07-23 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p: found raw philly steaks over cooked chicken in chef's drawers. raw eggs in same container as bagged, portioned rte pork in chef's drawer. cdi- foods re-arranged while on site.3-302.11(a) p
2015-07-23 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf: observed employee rinsing cloth in cook line handsink. cdi- verbal correction and discussion.
2015-07-23 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. found covered drink with a straw stored on top shelf over prepared sanitizer bucket and table top. cdi- drink discarded.
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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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