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NameOLIVE GARDEN #1312
Address9421 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/9/2021
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf- Observed back handsink blocked with trash cans and buckets. CDI- PIC had an employee move items.
16 1.50 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 several spoons, scoops, metal pans, and plates with food debris left on them. CDI- PIC moved items to dish pit area to be properly cleaned and sanitized.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P- Observed meat sauce being reheated to 158F and placed into hot well. CDI- Employee reheated item to 187F.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- REPEAT- Observed meat sauce, chicken gnocchi, pesto, mushroom Marsala, red sauce, and marinara all above 41F. EHS observed items to be stacked tightly and bagged. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. PIC was able to quickly cool pesto in in freezer.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - REPEAT- Observed several employees preparing RTE foods with watches on the wrist. CDI- PIC had employees remove watches. NOTE: no point deduction since item is low risk. However point deduction will increase if violation occurs again.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed several buckets with in use wiping cloths stored inside below 200 ppm qat. Observed several wet cloths left on tables throughout the kitchen. CDI- PIC corrected all items.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. -REPEAT- Observed in use utensil stored in water below 135F. NOTE: Point deduction stay safer since last inspection knives were stored in between soiled equipment. However if the violation is noted again during the inspection point deduction will increase.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed boxes of plates in outside storage stored on the ground. Observed several stacks of metal pans and plastic containers throughout the kitchen still stacked together wet.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed boxes plastic ware stored in outside electrical room.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf- Observed no high temp measuring device available during the inspection. CDI- Per state guidance education provided not point deduction.
49 0.50 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. - REPEAT- Observed several pieces of equipment and shelving throughout the facility in need of cleaning due to food residue and build up. NOTE: EHS observed some improvement from last inspection so point deduction remains the same.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - REPEAT- Observed prep sink in back of kitchen leaking from faucet. NOTE: Point deduction is the same since violation last inspection was a hand sink.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed outside dumpster with litter around the area. Observed doors open and lids open during the inspection on dumpsters. CDI- PIC hand an employee correcting issue after the inspection started.
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 floors throughout kitchen with cracks, chips, and missing grout.