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NameMORTONS THE STEAKHOUSE
Address227 W TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/25/2015
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
12 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf - Observed no parasite destruction letter availabe for Seabass and Ahi Tuna that was served cooked to order. CDI, operators stated that they would not serve fish products undercooked until proper documentation received. Contact number left for PIC as they stated they would contact me once documentation arrives.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed raw shell eggs stored over soup in walk in cooler 1. Observed cured bacon stored below raw steak in walk in cooler 2. CDI, operators relocated foods for proper storage. Repeat.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils as required to avoid contamination. -P - Observed black soil residue accumulating on bottom of ice shield in ice machine. Clean. Improvement made since previous inspection.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf - Observed cooked lobster that operator in walk in cooler not date marked. Observed 3 bags of cooked potatoes in reach in refrigerator with a date of preparation of 6/15. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded foods.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed boxes of lids stored on ground in downstairs storage. Observed some clean equipment stored in containers collecting debris in warewashing area. Observed clean linen stored in kitchen in soiled areas near dining prep area between soiled wall and soiled equipment. Observed clean glassware stored in front of splash zone and handwashing sink at bar. Observed clean glassware stored next to handwashing sink at bar. Provide splash guard / barrier. 4-904.11 Kitchenware and Tableware - C - Invert clean utensils after cleaning to prevent contamination of food or lip contact are. Observed whisks and other equipment not inverted properly at dining area prep area.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Keep equipment in good repair. Observed rust starting to develop on shelves in warewashing area and in refrigeration unit behind bar. 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability - PF - Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be free of heavy crack, crevaces and be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 3 plastic lids and plastic container with heavy cracks and chips. CDI, operator removed items from use.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed lights not shatterproof-shatter-resistant or shielded in downstairs storage area over clean equipment and ice machine. Provide protective shielding or use required lighting.