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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 9/20/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsPIC stated they used to make potato salad but they no longer make it in house. They purchase commercially made potato salad.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC serve safe expired 2018. Repeat For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed cooked turkey and cooked Mac noodles in WIC and Mac noodles in WIF with completed cooling process with no lids. Lids need to be placed on food after cooling process is complete.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener with build up on blade and pans with residue store cleaned. CDI All items moved to dish area for re wash. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed spray bottles with over 200 ppm chloro concentration. CDI both bottles refilled and tested to reach 50-150 chlor ppm. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
21 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 pork chops and curry chicken holding below 135F on hot holding front line. CDI. Items were placed out on hot line less than 1/2 hour prior. Items quickly reheated to 165F and placed back out on line. All other items on line holding above 135F. Repeat For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed bottle of chemical not labeled. CDI, chemical labeled. Repeat
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping clothes in sanitizer holding above 200 ppm chlorine concentration. CDI PIC corrected to 50 ppm.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 buildup on outside of clean containers, shelving in need of cleaning throughout kitchen and under and around cooking equipment under hood ventilation system. Repeat
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in employee restroom which employs women and men.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Observed floors in kitchen area not sealed and not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed floor, walls and ceiling damage throughout especially cracked floor in WIC. REPEAT Improvement, ceilings and walls painted with easily cleanable paint. Tiles replaced or repaired.