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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 12/30/2019
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 No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed a bag of vegetables stored underneath a container of raw chicken in the tall reach in cooler. CDI-The vegetables were removed.
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 several pots and pans with food buildup stored as clean on the clean equipment rack. CDI-All pans and equipment seen with buildup was moved to be rewashed.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed tall reach in cooler not holding food product at proper temperatures. The unit was maintaining at about 62F. CDI-All food items was discarded in the cooler including fried chicken, eggs, milk, and sauces. REPEAT. *Points kept the same today due to overall improvement on cold holding.
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 unlabeled spray bottle containing some sort of blue chemical. CDI-The bottle was labeled.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-203.11 Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf Observed thermometers not properly calibrated. The thermometer was reading 20F lower than actual temperature. A VERIFICATION VISIT WILL BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS TO VERIFY A WORKING THIN PROBED THERMOMETER.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet cloths sitting on the bottom shelf of the dessert glass reach in cooler. CDI-The cloths were removed.
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. Observed cleaning needed to shelving in the walk in cooler, reach in coolers and shelving throughout. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Observed pitted and uneven flooring in the kitchen area. The floor is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Have resurfaced. REPEAT. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the serving area. Have replaced with non-absorbent ceiling tiles. REPEAT.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed tall reach in cooler full of employee food with no labels indicating it was personal food. CDI-Due to the cooler holding above 41F the food was discarded.