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NameMORTONS THE STEAKHOUSE
Address227 W TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/12/2014
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage - CGeneral Comment: Each handwash sink shall be supplied with a handwash sign. Observed no handwash sign at handsink behind bar or at a handsink in kitchen. CDI, handwash signs provided to operator.
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-203.12 Shellstock, Maintaining Identification - PFShellstock tags shall be maintained with container until empty and the date when last shellstock are served from container shall be recorded on label. Observed 1 bag of fresh oysters shellstock tags removed from original container and operator not able to find tag. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded 1 container of oysters.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - PGeneral Comment: Raw animal food shall be stored so that cross contamination is prevented. Observed 1 container of raw ground beef stored above raw steak in walk-in cooler 2. Observed a tray of raw salmon removed from commercial packaging and stored over cooked bacon in in reach in freezer. CDI, operator relocated foods for proper storage.3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P Food shall be covered in wrappings, packages, or covered containers. Observed 1 water pitcher at wait station uncovered/unprotected. Cover.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - PFood contact surfaces shall be clean to site and touch. Observed 1 can opener blade soiled with dried food residue. Observed ice machine crush machine soiled with residue. Observed several plates and equipment stored as clean but soiled with food debris. CDI, equipment relocated for cleaning.4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - P Ice bins shall be cleaned according to manufactuers recommendations. Observed ice machine accumulating black residue and in need of cleaning.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - PGeneral Comment: Observed butter sitting out above 45 degrees F at 2 different prep tables since 11am in the morning. CDI by instruction. Time as a public health control was discussed with operator.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals - P Sanitizer shall be provided at proper concentration. Observed chlorine sanitizer at bar above 100 ppm. CDI , operator refilled sink to proper concentration.7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers - PF Working containers of toxic substances shall be labeled by common name of food. Observed several spray bottles of degreasers and cleaners not labeled behind bar and in kitchen. CDI by instruction.7-201.11 Separation-Storage - P Store toxic substances so that contamination of equipment is prevented. Observed propane fuel stored on top shelf along prep line. CDI ,operator reloacted propane.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods - PFUse proper methods to cool food. Observed cheese sauce cooling in a bulk container in walk in cooler 1. CDI, operator dispensed cheese sauce to a large shallow pan to rapidly cool.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints - CGeneral Comment: Food employees shall wear effective heair restraints. Observed a food employee without a hair restraint.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - CWet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer in between uses. Observed several wet wiping clothes stored on prep table throughout kitchen.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 (A), (B) and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - CGeneral Comment: Invert clean equipment and utensils after cleaning. Observed several glasses and bowls not inverted in in kitchen and at bar.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - CSingle-service articles shall be stored 6 inches off of the ground. Observed several boxes of single-service cups stored on ground in downstairs storage area. Linens and Single service items shall be kept in it's protected packaging or stored to prevent accumulation. Observed coffee filters uncovered/unprotected in kitchen. Observed some clean linen collecting food debris on storage rack.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - CGeneral Comment: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be free from accumulation of soil. Observed soil on handwash sink near dish machine.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C General Comment: Areas disgnated for employees to eat and drink shall be located so contamination of equipment is prevented. Observed hamburgers sitting on a prep table that were for employees according to operator. Observed 1 employee eating in kitchen on prep table