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NameMCNINCH HOUSE RESTAURANT
Address511 N CHURCH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/6/2014
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage - CGeneral Comment: Each handwash sink shall have a handwash sign. Observed handwash sink in front of house near wine storage without a handwash sign. CDI, provide handwash sign by next inspection.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - PGeneral Comment: Store raw animal foods below ready-to-eat foods. Observed container of raw shell eggs stored above fresh herbs in reach-in refrigerator. CDI, operator relocated foods for proper storage.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PFGeneral Comment: Date mark potentially hazardous food that is ready-to-eat and held in establishment over 24 hours. Observed cooked mushrooms not date marked in 2 door reach-in refrigerator. Observed 4, 5 lb. containers of potatoe soup not date marked in reach-in refrigerator. CDI ,operator discarded potatoe soup.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes Yes No 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens - PFProvide a consumer advisory for raw or undercooked animal foods that are offered for consumption. Observed steaks on menu that operator stated was cooked-to-order. CDI by instruction, handout provided. Repeat.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Separation-Storage - PToxic substances shall be stored so that contamination of equipment is prevented. Observed heavy duty grill degreaser and other toxic substances stored on prep sink in kitchen.7.202.11 Restriction-Presence and Use - PF Only toxic substances used for a food establishment shall be stored in establishment. Observed WD-40 stored in kitchen. CDI, operator removed from storage area.7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers - PFToxic subtances and sanitizer shall be labeled by common name. Observed 1 spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer not labeled properly. CDI by instruction.7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals - P Provide sanitizer at proper concentration. Observed a spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer above 100 ppm. CDI
27 0 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes No No 3-502.12 Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria - P,PFGeneral Comment: Obtain approval through state and provide varience and HACCP plan if reduced oxygen packaging is done. Observed vacuum packaged fish in freezer downstairs that operator stated was prepared from another chef. CDI by instruction, operator stated there is no longer vacuum packaging done on site.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 (A), (B) and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - CStore clean equipment and linen in a clean, dry area. Observed boxes of clean wine glasses stored on ground in dry storage room. Observed clean linen stored under prep table and collecting food debris.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification - CFood equipment shall be certified or classified to meet NSF/ANSI standards. Observed a domestic ice maker machine and a household refrigeration unit storing potentially hazardous food downstairs. CDI by instruction.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - CNonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned enough to prevent accumulation of soil. Observewd shelving collecting debris and bottoms of reach-in refrigerators collecting food debris in basement.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11 Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers - CGeneral Comment: Designated areas or lockers shall be provided for employee possessions. Observed hand lotion used for employees stored on handwash sink. Observed employee possessions commingled with equipment used for restaurant on storage racks.