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NameLUPIES CAFE
Address2718 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/20/2018
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
19 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cold spot in chili hot holding at 119F in hot box. Some parts were 150F or higher, but many cold spots were found. CDI: Chili reheated to 200F in oven. REPEAT.
21 3 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 eggs with a date of 11/03 in walk in unit, as well as three quiches from 11/15 holding at 45F. CDI: All expired items voluntarily discarded. REPEAT.
22 0 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed no written procedure for TPHC during inspection. CDI: EHS provided template to PIC Larkin to be filled out on site.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed tomatoes cut today cooling in a covered plastic container in walk in unit. CDI: Container vented to facilitate rapid cooling.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in dry storage room and around dish area.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes 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 cheese sitting on prep table in contact with wall while cheese was being grated. CDI: Cheese pulled away from wall.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed knives stored in space between prep table and flip top unit across from ovens. REPEAT.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed stacks of single use cups throughout front of house displayed with lip contact surface exposed.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-204.115 Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices - PF Observed final rinse gauge not working properly during inspection. Dish machine read 179.6F and gauge never rose above 130F. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to determine compliance.
47 0 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 shelving in back dish storage area and hard to reach areas around grill in need of cleaning.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-501.11Floors, 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 detached baseboards, damaged FRP, missing door molding, and a few holes throughout the facilities walls. Observed damaged tile around the dish washing area an an absorbent tile above walk in unit in prep area. REPEAT 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 walls and floors of hard to reach areas in need of cleaning due to grease and food build up throughout the establishment. Observed fan covers in both walk in units covered in dust. REPEAT