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NameALEXANDER MICHAELS
Address401 W NINTH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/29/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed meat loaf cooling just before 2 hours still above 70F. CDI: Product separated and cooled properly with remaining time. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed walk in cooler air temp at 44F and holding foods 44F-47F. PIC stated that he adjusted the temperature late this morning because the early morning temps were 34-36F and they had issues with some product freezing last week. Cooler was turned down during inspection. All proteins and dairy were relocated to second walk in cooler. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure that temperature comes down on the unit. PIC has chosen to voluntarily close and has called technician to come and verify that there is no coolant issue. Observed cheese in prep top cooler above 41F. Employee stated he had the sliced cheese stored at the grill station and then put it back in the prep unit. CDI: Cheese placed on TPHC. Cheese added to TPHC procedures. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 corned beef from 8/18 in walk in. CDI: Product was voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed corned beef cooling while in a deep covered container. CDI: Corned beef spread out and cooled in walk in cooler uncovered.Observed meatloaf cooling while still in the large portion. CDI: Meatloaf was cut and spread out to promote air flow around product. REPEAT VIOLATION
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed employee drying dishes with a paper towel. CDI: Employee separated dishes for air drying.
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 minor paint chipping on wall in upstairs storage where dry good shelving is. 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 some grease build up on wall and ceiling by grill.