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NameSUNFLOWER RESTAURANT
Address5400 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed secondary spray bottle of bleach sanitizer with a concentration below 50PPM. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded spray bottle. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed in-use bleach sanitizer solution below 50PPM housing wet wiping cloths in white bucket. CDI - PIC added more bleach to bring solution to 200PPM. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with black build up on the inside lid. Increase frequency of cleaning unit.
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 wet wipingg cloths stored on counter tops throughout kitchen. CDI - PIC moved wet wiping cloths to discard bin.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. - Observed original spice/herb containers with plastic portion cups being used to scoop out dry ingredients. for example; black pepper, dill wee, powder garlic, mint lead, and yellow cake mix. CDI - PIC removed plastic portion cups from containers. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed sugar, flour, and seasoning mix in large containers with metal/plastic scoops with handles submerged inside dry ingredients. CDI - PIC moved scoops to 3-comp-sink.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed two columns of wet stacked glass cups in prep room and plastic food containers wet stacks near dry storage room. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer door in disrepair. Door handle is mount to a wood plank that isn't sealed and inside door has a large piece of metal bolted on leaving a large gap from original door material. PIC is in the process of having door repaired correctly. WIF door does not fully seal to frame allowing for ice and frost to build up around door.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 walk in cooler with dust and debris build on fan shroud blowing towards shelving that stores breads, dressing, drinks and thawing foods. 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 heavy ice and frost build up inside walk in freezer floors, roof, and shelving.