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NameQUEEN'S SOUL FOOD
Address7308 E INDEPENDENCE BV
STE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/8/2016
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink.-PF Observed employee wash hands at the dishwashing sink. CDI-Had employee wash hands at the hand wash sink.
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(C ) Minimize bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in ready-to-eat form.-Pf Observed employee cutting onions and green peppers with no gloves upon entering the kitchen. CDI-The product was discarded.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No her 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 the pasta, and cooked turkey wings with the incorrect label. CDI-The label was fixed with the correct date.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 lima beans, gravy, and green beans cooling in thick containers in the walk in freezer. CDI-The thick containers were swapped out for thinner container to allow for rapid cooling. REPEAT.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavily rusted racks, and the table near the ice machine in the back. Needs replacing. Much improved from the last inspection.
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 residue buildup on the inside of the microwave. Needs cleaning.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed missing drain plug on outdoor dumpster. Needs replacing. (REPEAT) 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed heavy trash buildup on ground around the outdoor dumpster. Needs thorough cleaning. (REPEAT)
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 the cement flooring hard to clean in certain areas and had standing water near the walk in cooler and in the dry storage area. Need repair. (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 damaged door to the employee restroom. damaged walls to the left of the back door. Observed missing ceiling tile near the back door. Manager explained that a repairman forgot to place the ceiling tile back. Needs repair.