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NameBEEF & BOTTLE
Address4538 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/20/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsObserved final rinse temperature of dish machine at 159.8F after several runs. PIC made corrections and observed final temp at 160.1F at end of inspection. Ensure that final rinse temperature is maintained at a MINIMUM of 160F. No violations marked today. EHS provided handsink signs in English and Spanish and info session flyer. Per PIC, steam box usually reheats items within 2 hours but steam box was not properly functioning. Make repairs as needed. Ensure that items are reheating within 2 hour time frame. EHS educated PIC about steam box use and how they are typically not designed for reheating but for hot holding.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P- Observed PIC touch mashed potatoes with bare hands. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on not contacting items with barehands and PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink. -CDI- EHS provided signage. -0-
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw oysters stored over butter in prep unit. Observed raw lobster stored over crab cakes (containing RTE crab meat) and raw salmon stored over stuffed mushrooms in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed peppers stored over RTE lettuce, unwashed tomatoes stored over Mac and cheese, and unwashed cucumbers stored over RTE sweet potatoes. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -3- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P- Observed food being reheated for hot holding in steam cabinet. At 90 minute mark, EHS observed items between 47-62F. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper reheating methods and PIC placed items in microwave to complete reheating process. All items reached 165F within allotted time except for 1 item. PIC voluntarily discarded items. Refer to temperature chart. -1.5-
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No 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 squeeze bottles labeled with date but not common name. Label with common name. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed cracked multiuse container and thin cutting board. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. -0-
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 dust buildup on ceilings and light fixtures near front area of kitchen. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items commingled with retail items in WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-