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NameSUNFLOWER RESTAURANT
Address5400 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/6/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 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 TCS foods in the front of the WIC, (there are three sections,) all above 41F. Hashbrowns, roast beef, meatloaf, chicken, (46-48). Observed stand up cooler holding salsa, sour cream, coleslaw, holding food at 50F. PIC voluntarily discarded food. CDI-PIC turned down WIC to help the front hold temp. EHS also noticed 7 times the WIC door was left open which could be causing the temp issue inside. VR REQUIRED 10/16/2022
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 hashbrowns made this morning (around 9am said PIC) that were 83F. It was in a cardboard container and PIC said they use warm water, leave it until the next day in the container, and then drain and then place in plastic covered containers. CDI-EHS explained per the recipe and health code they should be adding warm water, wait 20mins, then drain, then place in metal pans to cool. CDI_PIC followed proper procedure and hashbrowns cooled 7F in 20mins.
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. Paint is starting to peel in the kitchen area.