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NameMOREHEAD INN
Address1122 E MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/19/2017
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
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties Yes No No 2-103.11 (A)-(L)Person-In-Charge-Duties - PF- Observed several non-food employees entering the kitchen without PIC letting them know they should not use the kitchen. CDI- PIC was informed of the violation.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles. -P- Observed an employee handle soiled utensils and then attempted to handle clean utensils. CDI- PIC was informed of the violation and had the employee re wash the clean utensils that were handled with soiled hands. 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P- Observed an employee handle their cell phone, attempt to handle RTE foods and then just change gloves without a hand wash. CDI- PIC was informed of the violation. EHS observed proper hand washing after re-educating staff.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed a meat slicer stored clean with minor food debris build up. PIC stated the item has been out of service for a few weeks. CDI- PIC moved the meat slicer to the dish pit to be properly cleaned and stated management will be moving the item to storage until its repaired.
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 melon, cut salad, sliced deli meat all at 48-50F, all prepared this morning and tightly wrapped in the walk in attempting to cool. CDI- PIC uncovered all items to allow them to quickly cool.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P- Observed cut melon in the dinning room for self service unprotected and not attended to. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item. EHS recommended if facility wants to continue the practice a shield needs to be provided or have an employee guarding or monitoring the station.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.- Observed a wet wipping cloths stored on a prep table.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.- Observed a steamer and meat slicer non-functional according to the PIC. Remove, repair, or replace equipment.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.-REPEAT- Observed glass and dishware trays stored outside with dirt debris on them.
53 1 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.
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 one unshielded light in kitchen and two unshielded lights in the dry storage.