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NameLUPIES CAFE
Address2718 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/20/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written procedures. CDI, EHS educated PIC.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all items at prep unit cold holding above 41F. Observed internal temperature of unit at 46F. PIC states unit is opened and closed a lot during lunch rush. PIC states items are at 41F or below when establishment opens. PIC states items have not been at unit for more than 4 hours. CDI, items at flip top placed on TPHC. All other items discarded by PIC. EHS printed out copy of TPHC form for facility to use. PIC placed work order for equipment. EHS explained that TPHC is a temporary solution until unit is repaired.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Observed prep unit at kitchen cold holding above 41F. Verification required.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed dented can stored on shelve with other items to be used. CDI, item separated.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed PIC drying plates with paper towels. EHS explained that utensils shall be air dried.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No Repeat: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted shelving at walk in coolers. Need replaced.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-204.113 Warewashing machines shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate. Observed worn out data plate. Need replaced.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed grease build up at hood vents. Need cleaning.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed no drain plug at dumpster. Need replacement plug.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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. Observed peeling and damaged/broken baseboard coving and trimmings throughout facility. Need repaired.