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NameLUPIES CAFE
Address2718 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/5/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging.- REPEAT- Observed chicken wings, ham, turkey and lemons in storage without covering. All TCS foods were at or below 45F. CDI- Items covered. Ensure all TCS and RTE foods are covered.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf - REPEAT- Observed dish machine functioning at 151F on temp disk after three cycles. CDI- Employee brought temp back to 161F during the inspection. All items were re-washed. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.- Observed black and pink build up on the ice machine. Clean as often as needed to reduce and prevent build up.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed several sanitizer buckets not labeled. Also observed a bottle of water labeled degreaser.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. -REPEAT- Observed several flies and fruit flies throughout the facility.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil.- Observed several dry wiping cloths stored on a prep top with visible debris. Ensure wiping towels are changed out when debris accumulate.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT- Observed several wet stacked pans in the back storage area. EHS observed an improvement from the last inspection.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT- Observed several split gaskets throughout the facilities cold holding equipment and rusting shelving throughout the facility. Repair or replace items.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. -REPEAT- Observed several gaskets throughout the facility and walk in fan covers in need of cleaning due to food debris and dust build up respectfully. Also observed grease build up on cook line equipment. Clean items as needed to reduce and prevent build up.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.- Observed spray arm near dish machine in need of repair due to major leak. Facility manager had replacement installed before the inspection was over.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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. -REPEAT- Observed damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout the facility, missing tiles on the floor throughout the facility, detached baseboards, damaged FRP throughout, and a few holes throughout the facilities walls. EHS also observed tile repair in kitchen however some tile on the floor is still in need of repair. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. -REPEAT-Observed absorbent ceiling tiles throughout the facility. Also observed plywood being used near the back hand sink on the floor. Repair or replace all items. 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 floors in hard to reach areas in need of cleaning due to dust and grease build up. Hard to reach areas are behind or underneath equipment.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.- REPEAT- Observed missing light shield in kitchen area.