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NameMORTONS THE STEAKHOUSE
Address227 W TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/22/2018
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 45F within 4 hours. -P Observed portioned pasta and potatoes cooling at rates of 0F/min. CDI: Cooling methods changed and items reached proper rate.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records No No Yes 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed steaks, and grilled lemons sitting out at room temperature with no TPHC procedures. PIC stated items are discarded at the end of 4 hours. TPHC paperwork provided today via email along with inspection. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
31 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 Observed pasta cooling while tightly wrapped in reach in. Observed whipped butter and potatoes cooling while tightly wrapped in walk in. CDI: Pasta placed on ice and butter and potatoes uncovered.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee with wristwatch preparing food.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed some wetstacked containers in dish drying area.