Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018793
Restaurant Name Embassy Suites Charlotte Uptown
Phone Number +17049402517
Last Inspection Date 2017-04-13
Last Inspection Score 98

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-10-22 97 routine
2018-09-13 96 routine
2018-05-30 96 routine
2018-02-09 96 routine
2018-02-09 followup
2018-01-31 90 routine
2017-11-29 complaint
2017-11-02 followup
2017-10-24 91 routine
2017-07-11 94 routine
2017-04-19 followup
2017-04-13 98 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-10-22 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 cups at coffee area and singe service clamshell trays stored with lip/food contact surfaces exposed.
2018-10-22 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 scoop handles stored down into bulk dry product in dry storage room.
2018-10-22 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 mushrooms cooked today cooling in a flip top unit rated for holding. cdi:
2018-10-22 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 several items with expired dates in walk in and reach in units. observed ham dated for 10/09, de
2018-10-22 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with tcs foods as required to avoid contamination. -p observed two veggie dicers that have been taken out of regular use soiled with minor food debris on blades. cdi: pic had items cleaned and sent to be plac
2018-09-13 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 damage to right wall panel in mop sink closet. ensure panel is made smooth and
2018-09-13 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 chicken wings with a date of 09/03, tomatoes with no date and a white substance coating the top,
2018-09-13 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed burgers at 53f, melted cheese at 51f, and chicken at 47f. cdi: all out of temperature items were voluntarily discarded.
2018-09-13 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed meat slicer with visible food residue on the underside of blade, as well as two food processor blades with visible residue on them. cdi: all items wit
2018-05-30 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed one pan of potatoes for buffet holding at 128f in hot holding unit. cdi: potatoes reheated to 165f.
2018-05-30 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 several items (deli meats, queso fresco, rice and beans, etc) with dates indicating a shelf life
2018-05-30 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 facility using tphc for pro
2018-05-30 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed several multi use utensils (meat and veggie slicers, metal pans, etc) visibly soiled or with sticker residue while stored as clean. cdi: stickers remo
2018-05-30 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 freshly cut tomatoes cooling in a unit rated for holding. cdi: tomatoes se
2018-05-30 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf observed consumer advisory reminder on menu but no disclosure asterisks for any of the three required items. cdi:
2018-02-09 53 6-101.11 (a)(3) surface characteristics-indoor areas - c toilet room floors, walls and ceilings shall be nonabsorbent. observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the employee restrooms. -0-
2018-02-09 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 the splash guard of the juice machine. repeat -.5-
2018-02-09 43 4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. observed exposed coffee filters on top of coffee machine and tongs hanging on fire suppression system. -0-
2018-02-09 42 4-903.11 store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed coffee makers stored under the drain line of the sink. -.5-
2018-02-09 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf observed menu today without asterisk on any item listed. steak and burgers are undercooked. cdi - pic changed menu
2018-02-09 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 unlabeled cut melons and opened whole milk in the walk in more than a day old and expired pasta
2018-02-09 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed 0 ppm quat sanitizer concentration at the cook line in the kitchen in service more than four hours with wiping cloths present. cdi - pic changed sanitizer to 2
2018-02-09 13 3-302.11(a) separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed unwashed produce over rte onions on shelf in the walk in cooler. cdi - pic changed storage order. -0-
2018-01-31 16 3-401.11 cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -p observed chicken cooked to 110 f. pic states this is done, chicken cooled and the cooked to order. pic advised of the storage
2018-01-31 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 food employee turning off faucet without protecting hands from recontamination.2-301.14
2018-01-31 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed one handsink blocked b ice from the breakfast service. cdi - pic cleaned handsink and reminded employees to use either the 3-comp or prep sinks t dump ice n the
2018-01-31 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed wings cooked to 110f stored over rte chicken parmesan on speed rack in the kitchen. cdi - pic reversed the storage order and reminded food employees t store non continuously cooked
2018-01-31 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed stacked plastic pans with sticker residue on the outsides.4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with nontcs foods as required to avoid contam
2018-01-31 34 4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pf observed only a meat thermometer in use today. facility has cut lettuce, sliced tomatoes and other thin foods. vr no later than 02/
2018-01-31 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 potatoes and non continuously cooked chicken cooling at room temperature a
2018-01-31 37 3-306.11 protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -p observed food employee use glass without handle for ice dispensing at the beginning of the inspection. cdi - pic reminded food employee to use scoop for dispensing ice
2018-01-31 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed to-go containers and clean metal pans stored on high shelves with food contact surface facing upward. -0-
2018-01-31 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 shelves under drink dispensers. -0-
2018-01-31 49 5-205.12 prohibiting a cross connection - p,pf provide an air gap between a drinking water system and system of unknown water quality. observed entire soda nozzle with hose attached in bar inside container of water for overnight cleaning. cdi - pic separa
2018-01-31 52 5-501.113(b) keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed dumpster doors open. -0-
2018-01-31 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 working containers of spices and oils at the cook line and over the wait station without labels showing what is inside. -0
2017-10-24 18 3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total of 6 hours from 135f to 45f. -p- observed soup at 51f. according to the pic the item was cooled yesterday. cdi- pic voluntarily discarded the item.
2017-10-24 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf- repeat- observed meat slicer stored with minor food debris left on it. also observed several plastic and metal pans with sticker residue left on them, stacked
2017-10-24 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 repeat- observed diced ham (43f) dated for 10/18, sausage (43f) dated for 10/17, pasta with no date, soup
2017-10-24 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf- observed salmon and burgers cooked to order, according to the pic, without a consumer advisory on the menu. a vr
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 spring mix (48f), chicken (51f), sausage (48f), soup (51f), and melon (48
2017-10-24 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p repeat- observed salsa (50f), melon (48f), boiled eggs (51f), sausage (61f), pasta (48f) and spinach (50f) all above 45f. cdi- all items were voluntarily discarded. a vr will occur no la
2017-10-24 38 2-303.11 remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.- observed two employees preparing food for storage while wearing a watch on their wrist. 2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothi
2017-10-24 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.- repeat- observed several stacks of metal pans and plastic containers stacked together and stored wet. also observed an employee using a towel to dry wet plates.
2017-10-24 46 4-302.14 provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -pf- observed facility using quat sanitizer without a proper test kit. a vr will occur no later than 11/2/17 to ensure facility has obtained a quat sanitizer test kit.
2017-10-24 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.-repeat-observed several ceiling tiles out of place near the dish pit.
2017-10-24 37 3-306.11 protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -p- observed apples and pears on display and not protected. cdi- pic voluntarily discarded the items. note: pic stated each pear and apple will be wrapped before placed o
2017-07-11 1 2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.- repeat- no manager present had a certification in being a food protection manager. facility has 180 days from permit issue to obtain certification.
2017-07-11 2 2-103.11 (m) person in charge-duties - pf- three employees were questioned about an employee health policy. no employee was able to provide the ehs with proper reportable illnesses, symptoms and exposures. cdi- facility was given an employee health policy
2017-07-11 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 an employee pre-rinse soiled dishes and then attempt to handl
2017-07-11 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf- observed two buckets, two spray bottles, a towel and a water glass stored in a handsink near the dish pit. cdi- all items were removed.
2017-07-11 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf- observed a meat slicer, several plates, and pans with food debris build up and stored clean. cdi- all items were moved to dish pit to be cleaned properly. the
2017-07-11 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 corn salad, ham, and melon in the walk in prepared yesterday according to the pic without any date marks. cdi- pic was able to bac
2017-07-11 34 4-204.112 provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment.- observed air thermometer missing from grab-n-go case.
2017-07-11 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.- observed several wet stacked metal pans and plastic containers.
2017-07-11 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.- observed several ceiling tiles out of place near the dish pit.
2017-07-11 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p repeat- observed eggs, ham, spinach, and diced tomatoes in a flip top all above 45f. also observed salsa, melon, butter, and boiled eggs all above 45f on the buffet cold hold line. obser
2017-04-13 12 general comment- 3-402.11 parasite destruction - p. observed no parasite destruction documentation for tuna covered under consumer advisory on menu. chef has contacted sysco (distributor) and will forward documentation received to inspector. tuna is now a
2017-04-13 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed several tcs foods on buffet line including salsa, hard boiled eggs, butter, and sour cream at temperatures above 45f degrees. chef stated that embassy suites allows for a 3 hou
2017-04-13 11 3-202.15 package integrity - pf observed two severely damaged cans for use on teh can rack in dry storage. chef stated that she inspects all cans for integrity on delivery. if employee damages hermatically sealed can- can may be used immediately but may n
2017-04-13 21 general comment- 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking - pf. observed large container of garlic and oil mixture in reach in cooler date marked for 3/27/17 (today is 4/13/17). chef stated
2017-04-13 1 general comment- 2-102.12 certified food protection manager - c. chef has not yet brought over servesafe certificate for new facility. facility has 180 days from permitting to obtain food safety certificate.
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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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