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NameLUPIES CAFE
Address2718 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/8/2015
Final Score @ Grade
83 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without certification. -2- REPEAT
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes No No 2-201.11(A) Ensure food employees understand when to report illnesses, symptoms and exposure.-P Observed PIC and the newest employee not able to tell the symptoms or illnesses that are reportable for restriction or exclusion from work, as well as the time that the employee should be asymptomatic before returning to work. CDI - PIC educated and said owner has signed copies. Cover this information with employees more frequently to ensure they know the responsibility. -1.5-
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P Observed employees using gloves in different areas of the kitchen without washing hands and putting on new gloves, including going into the walk in cooler, touching oven handle and transporting food to hot holding unit. CDI - Hands washed and gloves changed. -2- 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink.-PF Observed hand sink near dishwasher used as dump sink. CDI - PIC advised only to wash hands in hand sink.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed buildup on Dr. Pepper soda nozzle. CDI - PIC cleaned soda nozzle. 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed interior of microwaves near the 3-comp sink with buildup present on the inside cavity. -2-
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed container of chili not labeled. CDI - Employee labeled items. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed items in flip top unit without date marking that have been in place since Saturday. CDI - PIC instructed on when to label foods. -1.5- REPEAT
23 1 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No Yes No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no disclosure with an asterisk or other symbol denoting which items are covered. VR required no later than 09/18/2015 to verify consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder. -1- REPEAT
34 1 Thermometers provided and accurate No Yes No 4-203.12 Ambient air and water thermometers shall be accurate.-Pf Observed ambient air thermometer on outside of walk in coolers reading 60F ewhen temperature is 44F. Have unit serviced to check the thermometer. -1- REPEAT
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed standing water in cold holding unit at front. Have unit serviced to hold proper temperature and fix leak which is leading to standing water. -1-
38 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed only one employee wearing hair restraint at beginning of inspection. CDI - Employees put on hair restraint except one waitress participating in food prep. -0-
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table while wet after use. CDI - PIC moved wiping cloth to soiled linen container. -0-
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed clean items stored under water lines and exposed ceilin and insulation. Move items away from exposed water lines and insulation. -
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household refrigerator in use that was donated to facility. All equipment must be commercial. Replace with approved refrigerator/freezer. REPEAT. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed oven not funcitoning in kitchen. Have unit repaired. -2-
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed soiled, peeling shelves throughout facility. Replace and clean those that are not peeling. -1- REPEAT
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3-comp sink leaking into bucket. Repair.
51 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered bin in women's restroom. Provide covered bin. 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed soiled urinal and toilet in men's restroom. Clean. -.5-
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed absorbent tiles throughout kitchen. Replace with cleanable FRP style tiles. REPEAT 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. Observed cracked and missing ceiling and floor tiles. Replace floor tiles that are cracked and holes in the floor covered by wood. Replace missing tiles in ceiling throughout facility. Repair insulation falling down over dry storage area. 6-502.12 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 buildup on ceiling fan in dry storage. Clean. -1-
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed heavy buildup of grease on all areas of the hood system except filters. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. -0-