A95.5
BROOKDALE CHARLOTTE EAST
6053 WILORA LAKE RD, Charlotte, NC 28212
Institutional Food Service · NC permit/State ID 2060160115
Latest gradeA (95.5)
Last inspectedSep 17, 2026
Inspections on record41
On record sinceSep 15, 2014
Score history
Dec 10, 2014Higher is betterSep 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 17, 2026 A 95.5 · 4 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed several TCS food items in walk in cooler holding at 44-45F, refer to temperature log. CDI, TCS food items placed in reach in cooler that was holding at proper temperature.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
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 cut tomatoes and chicken pasta salad cold holding above 41F in ice bath covered on main cook line. CDI, TCS food items placed in walk in cooler to rapidly chill.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris/crumbs accumulation to shelving under/near holding and cooking equipment on prep line.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 flooring near drain in assisted living serving kitchen damaged.
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 minor cleaning needed to flooring in dry storage area. Observed dust accumulation to ceiling vents in kitchen. Observed cleaning needed to walling near window in assisted living serving kitchen.
Jun 10, 2026 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed several TCS food items cold holding above 41F, refer to temperature log. During time of inspection cut lettuce and boiled eggs were placed on top of ice inside of their container to rapidly chill. All other TCS food items cold holding above 41F were voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed package of sliced deli meat in front line prep cooler with no date mark TCS food item was voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection. -General comment.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 wall damage near window in assisted living kitchen. Minor improvement from previous inspection report. Points de-escalated.
Feb 10, 2026 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed sausage link hot holding below 135F. CDI, sausage links reheated above 165F. -General comment.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed cut melons holding above 41F. CDI, cut melons placed in walk in freezer to rapidly chill. Observed hot dogs and burgers holding above 41F in satellite kitchen. CDI, TCS food items voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 general cleaning needed to flooring in dry storage area under shelving. Observed walling and window sill with build up in satellite kitchen near window.
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 some pieces of baseboard lifting from walling in satellite kitchen.
Oct 2, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats in memory care unit serving kitchen.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door opened during time of inspection. PIC closed door. -GC
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 ceiling tiles peeling over dish machine area. Observed minor damage to flooring in memory care serving kitchen. Repair.
Jun 26, 2025 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer below concentration. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Cloth was removed and solution was replaced.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11(B)(2) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. - Observed single service trays stored uncovered. CDI - Trays were inverted.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Observed gaskets in need of cleaning on reach-in coolers.
**4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 wall and floor damage in the small kitchenette in memory care unit. Needs to be repaired.
Jan 29, 2025 A 94 · 19 violations
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties −1
2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observation: EHS observed several priority items missed during the inspection. The PIC was not able to locate test strips, was unsure if the dishwasher was high temp or sanitizer, did not realize eggs were unpasteurized.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result.
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.Observation: EHS observed a can of soda stored above a prep surface. The container was not in a closed beverage container. CDI: PIC removed the employee beverage from the kitchen.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observation: EHS observed a food employee handle used resident dishes and without handwashing, touch clean dishes. CDI: EHS advised food employee to wash their hands and they completed a proper hand wash.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observation: EHS observed damage to a can in the dry storage area. PIC stated that the facility will use dented cans. CDI: EHS provided education about the dangers of using dented cans and discussed checking cans when they are delivered and ensuring all employees are aware of where to place dented cans.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observation: EHS observed ready-to-eat foods (fully cooked sausage) stored below unwashed produce. CDI: PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observation: EHS observed several utensils and dishes stored as clean with visible food debris. CDI: Items were taken to dish pit to be W/R/S.
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observation: EHS observed substantial black build-up on the ice machine in the assisted living kitchen. Clean more frequently.
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observation: EHS observed the dish machine in assisted living kitchen was unable to reach 160F. EHS advised until the dish machine could be repaired to take all dishes to the main kitchen. 72 hour VR. EHS will return to facility by Friday, January 31st by 5pm to check that dish machine can reach 160F.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observation: EHS observed commercially prepared fully cooked sausages in a hot holding unit holding at 99F. Eggs in the well were holding at 95F. The items remain on the hot line from 9:30AM to 10:30AM CDI: The items were voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observation: EHS observed several items throughout the facility that were not date marked. Items that were prepared yesterday were allow to be date marked all other items were voluntarily discarded.
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 Observation: EHS observed several items throughout the facility that were past the 7-day allotted time for date marking. CDI: All items that were past the 7-day period were voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#26 · Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Corrected during inspection
3-801.11 (C)(2) A partially cooked animal food such as lightly cooked fish, rare meat, soft-cooked eggs that are made from raw eggs and meringue. Observation: EHS observed unpasteurized raw shell eggs in the kitchen. PIC stated the eggs are used during brunch on Sunday to prepare undercooked eggs for breakfast. EHS discussed with PIC and PIC will call their food vendor. CDI: EHS advised PIC that the eggs could only be used if they are fully cooked, not pooled for more than one customer, or used in baking.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observation: EHS observed spray bottle of disinfectant that were not labeled. CDI: PIC labeled the spray bottles.
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observation: EHS observed quat sanitizer concentration at 500ppm. CDI: EHS advised PIC to dilute the concentration to correct level and contact chemical supplier for maintenance.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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. Observation: EHS observed hot commercial hot boiled eggs cooling in the WIC. The pan was tightly wrapped with plastic. CDI: PIC put the eggs in a larger container with ice and an open lid in the WIC. The eggs reached cooling parameters rapidly. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to improvement of methods.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observation: EHS obsvered containers of flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs that were unlabeled in the main kitchen pantry and assisted living that were not labeled. CDI: PIC labeled all working containers.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observation: EHS observed a utensils with the handle in the food in the RIC. CDI: PIC removed the utensil from the item and EHS provided education.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observation: EHS observed plastic pans stacked wet in the clean dish storage area and stacked by the dish pit. CDI: PIC provided education to dish pit employees and the dishes were moved to a self-drying position.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observation: EHS observed RIC #3 leaking from the top inside the cooler. PIC removed items from the top shelf and placed a pan to catch the water. They placed a maintenance request.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observation: EHS observed that the facility did not have an irreversible registering temperature measuring device for the hot water dish machine in the assisted living kitchen. 10-day VR REQUIRED.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observation: EHS observed a slow draining hand sink in the facility. PIC contacted maintenance to repair the sink.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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. Observation: EHS observed build-up on the ceiling vents and on the ceiling throughout the facility. Clean as frequently as needed to prevent build-up.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observation: EHS observed employee food stored in the RIC with resident food. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items. EHS provided education and suggested the facility designate a space or bin the in WIC for employee food items.
Sep 11, 2024 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed salads above 41F on display in dining room. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Salads were placed in walk-in cooler to cool. (See temperature chart).
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
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 salads cooling in tall reach-in cooler, wrapped and stacked. Salads were at 45F. CDI - salads were taken to walk-in cooler to cool. (see temperature chart)
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed clean metal pans stacked wet. CDI - Pans were removed and then rearranged.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed torn gaskets in tall reach-in cooler and ice machine in the main kitchen.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 wall and floor damage in the small kitchenette in memory care unit. Needs to be repaired.
Apr 25, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw fish stored above cooked beans in the walk-in cooler. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - beans were relocated.
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P- Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in the walk-in cooler. CDI - chicken was placed on bottom shelf.
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf- Observed raw shrimp thawing in container of standing water. CDI - Water was turned on to continuously run over food item.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 wall damage in the small kitchenette in memory care unit. Needs to be repaired.
Dec 21, 2023 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P- Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork in the walk-in cooler. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Items were rearranged.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 salad dated for 12/11 and potato salad dated for 12/2 in the short reach-in cooler. CDI - Items were discarded.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. - Observed bowl being used as a scoop in the rice in dry storage. CDI - Bowl was removed. Ensure that a scoop with a handle is used.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. - Observed no covered bin the bathroom which is sometimes used by both males and females.
Aug 24, 2023 A 97 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Person in charge (PIC) contacted eco lab who will be coming out to service the machine. Verification visit will be required.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 cooked broth containing tomatoes not labeled. CDI - Items were dated with the previous days date. Points not escalated due to improvement.
May 18, 2023 A 97 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: MR. Juan Caceres present during inspection.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P. Observed rotten strawberries and grapes in the original container in WIC. CDI- PIC discarded items. -0 pts-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08. Observed soiled can opener blade and its base. CDI- PIC took to dish area to be clean, the base is getting clean at the time of inspection. -0 pts-
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. Observed no date marking on chub of ham, slice hams and turkeys, liver mush in WIC. CDI- PIC volunteer to discard items. ENSURE TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT - TCS FOODS WHEN OPEN OR PREPARE AND WILL HOLD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. -3 pts-
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 For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. Observed chub of ham dated 5/3. CDI- PIC volunteer to discard item at the time of inspection. ENSURE TO DISCARD ALL ITEMS THAT ARE EXPIRED IN 7 DAYS.
Feb 13, 2023 A 95.5 · 5 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine and ice cooled drop in soda dispensers in the main with pink and black residues and build up. Needed Cleaning. -0 pts-
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed scrambled egg and oatmeal in the hotwells holding temperature below 135F. CDI- Food employees discarded items. -1.5 pts-
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REAPEAT
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed items (chicken salad, bean salad, chilli, beef patties, dice chicken, cauliflower salad) in reach in refrigerator right next to the WIC holding temperature above 41F. CDI- PIC volunteer to discard all items in the reach in. -1.5 pts-
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. Observed shredded carrots, hams, turkey slices without date marking in WIC. Observed beef patties, chicken salad, bean salad in reach in without date marks. CDI- PIC volunteer to discard items, and put date mark on shredded carrots that was opened yesterday.
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 For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. Observed chub of hams in WIC with dated 1/17 and 1/20. CDI- PIC discarded items. -1.5 pts-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. Observed no test kit for high temperature dish machine at the satellite kitchen when asked food employee. CDI- PIC found the test kit and went over procedures with employees of how to test the machine every day to ensure it works properly. -0 pts-
Dec 15, 2022 A 97 · 4 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed mushroom soup and milk based custard cold holding at 44F in reach in refrigerator located in assisted living satellite kitchen. CDI, TCS foods were placed in walk in cooler in main kitchen to rapidly cool.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed 2 containers of milk opened in reach in refrigerator in assisted living satellite kitchen with no date mark. Per conversation with employee, milk was opened 2 days prior. CDI, milk was date marked for date container was opened.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris build up inside of microwave stored in assisted living satellite kitchen. EHS encourages detailed cleaning to non food contact surfaces throughout satellite kitchen and main kitchen.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 minor cleaning needed to flooring in satellite kitchen and main kitchen.
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 minor chipping to some floor tiles throughout main kitchen.
Sep 13, 2022 A 98 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsink in satellite kitchen blocked with mini pitcher. CDI, pitcher was removed from handsink.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed several TCS foods cold holding above 41F in walk in cooler. Per conversation with PIC facility had received a delivery prior to inspection and walk in cooler door had been opened and closed often by employee to put food away. CDI, door of walk in cooler was closed for remainder of inspection, by end of inspection TCS food items were back to 41F or below.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 ceiling vents with dust accumulation. Observed detailed cleaning needed to ceiling and minor cleaning needed to flooring throughout kitchen.
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 minor chipping to some floor tiles throughout main kitchen.
Jun 22, 2022 A 98.5 · 6 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT / NO POINTS DEDUCTED
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed blade on large can opener (food contact) having old food accumulated on surfaces in need of cleaning; CDI Opener pulled and placed into dirty dish pit to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized.
(NOTE) No points not deducted due to great improvement.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed sausage links at steam table being hot held at 123F; CDI sausage links reheated to 165F + during inspection and kept inside steamer until service.
(NOTE) discussion with PIC regarding TPHC for items similar to links to prevent violations in the future; TPHC form emailed to PIC.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two live ants near dining room beverage station; PIC placed work order in during inspection.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
4-202.11 Multiuse 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 bulk dry food bin lids cracked in need of replacing; Observed cabinet door broken in front dining room beverage station area in need of repair; Observed split gaskets on a few stand up refrigeration units in need of repair.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-501.116 Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf. Including testing methods for hot water dish machines. Observed no testing method for high temp dish machine; Observed machine reaching required temp on rinse cycle.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 flooring inside walk-in cooler underneath shelving accumulating old food debris in need general cleaning.
Observed vents inside kitchen accumulating debris in need of general cleaning.
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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 floor entering walk-in cooler damaged.
Mar 25, 2022 A 98 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (1) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before each use with a different type of raw animal food. P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
(4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT:
(a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or
(b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
Observed pink slime in ice machine. PIC cleaned ice machine.
#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Tempted and observed sliced beef at 132F. Since the slice beef was within the two hour window, PIC reheated to 165F
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
Observed baked/grilled chicken in walk in tightly sealed while cooling. PIC open corner of pan to allow air flow
Nov 17, 2021 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 13, 2018 A 96 · details not yet loaded
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Aug 19, 2016 A 90.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 27, 2016 A 95 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 7, 2015 B 89 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 10, 2014 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BROOKDALE CHARLOTTE EAST” or State ID 2060160115). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.