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NameDINOS
Address350 E SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/2/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed PIC unable to respond to employee health policy requirements and also did have an incomplete employee policy in the facility during inspection. PIC was provided another paper copy and a visit will be done WITHIN 10DAYS to check on that. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed PIC cracked eggs and went directly to dishing ham without gloves changed. CDI. Education was provided on glove use and changes. Employees were encouraged on when to change gloves and how to use them. Tongs are also recommended to be used to limit direct contact with food.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed multiple dishes in the facility at cleaned dish area with build up. Also build up on slicer. CDI. PIC removed and cleaned. Dishes needs to be checked after cleaning to ensure there is no build up. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed Turkey, ham, bologna in the WI cooler at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC indicated that they were taken out during cooking but took the remaining half back to the cooler. PIC was educated on taking food to the cooler soon as prepping is over. Repeat ***all other items were at the right temperature and unit temperature at 35F. 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 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 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 bologna in the WI without dates. CDI. PIC date marked. THAT WAS THE ONLY ITEM WITHOUT DATE. ALL OTHER ITEMS WERE PROPERLY DATED. 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 .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes No 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. Observed Sugar, pepper not labeled. CDI. PIC labeled. All other items were properly labeled. Repeat
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed items stored directly on the floor in the WI freezer and WI cooler. Repeat All other items were properly stored above the floor. Also there was delivery this morning as per PIC.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing food without wearing hair restraints. Everyone at the back working with food should wear hair cover.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored directly on prep tables. CDI. PIC removed.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking of cleaned dishes in the cleaned dish area. CDI. PIC separated to be dried.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 cleaning needed on dish cleaning equipment, inside top of micro wave and WI walls. Shelves by micro wave area needs to be replaced paints are chipping.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed waste stored out of dumpster in the dumpster area. Keep waste stored in dumpsters.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 cracks on the floor by the drain area. Floors should be repaired where there are cracks around the drain. And spaces filled as well. Walls are ceilings needs to be painted to avoid chipping and easily cleanable.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employees honey stored by customer items. Keep employee items away from customer items. Repeat Improvement from last time.