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NameMOREHEAD INN
Address1122 E MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/28/2017
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.- EHS did not observed person in charge with a certification in a food protection manager course. Work towards more certifications.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P- Observed raw eggs on a shelf at 77F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 spring mix in the walk in without a date. Employee stated the item was leftover from two days ago. CDI- Employee voluntarily discarded the item. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf REPEAT- Observed milk and mozzarella cheese without dates. CDI- Employee was able to back date the items since they were opened today and do not intend to use all of the product today.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No hH3-501.15 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 sausage (68F) and cut melon (55F) tightly covered in the walk in. Employee stated he was trying to cool the item down. CDI- EHS explained to the manager the proper way to cool items down to ensure air will flow around the product to remove heat. The items were opened and placed on a sheet pan to quickly cool.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - REPEAT- Observed several items including squeeze bottles and small containers, near the cookline without labels.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.- Observed flies throughout the facility.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.- Observed food stored on the floor in the outside storage.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain.- Observed several scoop handles stored inside of flour and sugar.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.- Observed single use items stored on the floor in the downstairs storage area.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - REPEAT- Observed several cutting boards in need of resurfacing or replacing due to deep cuts and grooves. With deep cuts and grooves these items may not be washed properly.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- Observed glass and dishware trays stored outside with major dirt debris on them.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. -REPEAT- Observed broken tile throughout kitchen area exposing hard wood flooring. EHS has observed an improvement with this violation. Also observed the ceiling in the kitchen prep area to be absorbent. 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.- REPEAT- Observed cracked tile throughout the kitchen area.