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NameSUNFLOWER RESTAURANT
Address5400 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed medium sized clear hose from wall mounted A/C unit inside handwashing sink and draining into sink. CDI - PIC removed medium size hose from handwashing sink and let it drain into a bucket on floor.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed in-use three spray bottles of bleach not diluted used to sanitizer food contact and non food contact surfaces. Bleach solution bleach-out test strips. CDI - PIC discarded solution and made fresh bleach sanitizer solution approximately at 200PPM. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed insect aerosol spray can for household use only. CDI - PIC discarded aerosol spray can.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door to food establishment open with only a screen door in place. The sides of the screen door has gaps to allow for entry of insects and rodents. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout establishment.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths stored on the floor near reach in cooler. CDI - PIC moved sanitizer bucket to shelve.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed wet and soiled wiping cloth being used to stored in-use tongs for chicken. CDI - PIC removed cloth
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed handwashing sink very loose to touch and not fully sealed to wall. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer door with heavy ice build up around gasket and door starting to separate from metal bezel. PIC stated a new door has been ordered.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes Yes 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 several plastic containers and lids stored clean with sticker and glue residue still attached. CDI - PIC moved lids and containers to dish area.