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NameMOREHEAD INN
Address1122 E MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/10/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments*NOTE: Detergent used at 2 compartment sink states water temperatures of 80-120F are acceptable for use. *NOTE: Through discussion with PIC, one compartment prep sink has been utilized for manually washing dishes. DO NOT use prep sink for washing dishes. The prep sink is only to be used for washing vegetables or prepping meats (not at the same time). EHS did not observe dishes being washed in prep sink during inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf - Observed employee use handsink to rinse out multiuse glass bottle. Handsinks are only to be used for handwashing. - CDI - Education provided. Sink cleaned.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. - Observed opened container of milk and container of pepper relish lacking date marks. - CDI - PIC dated items. - NOTE: If date marking issue persists at next inspection, risk control plan will be implemented.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. - Pf - Observed menu lacking consumer advisory for eggs that are offered undercooked. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure consumer advisory has been correctly added to menu.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P - Observed large baking mixer stored under the 2 compartment sink directly next to chemicals used for dishwashing. Also observed silverware stored directly next to large containers of sanitizer on the bottom shelf of the dry storage area. - CDI - PIC moved utensils and equipment away from the chemicals.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI - Observed facility lacking a thin probe thermometer. Per PIC, chefs are contracted in the kitchen and bring their own equipment with them, including thermometers. Obtain a thermometer that remains in the facility. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure thermometer has been obtained.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed multiple containers of dry goods lacking labels. - CDI - PIC labeled dry goods containers.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. - Observed employee cloth drying equipment and utensils from the dish machine. Allow dishes to air dry before putting them away.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - REPEAT - Observed shelving in walk in cooler with build up. Clean and maintain clean.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 some floor tiles with large gaps, peeling surfaces, an missing pieces making the floor no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Facility has wooden floors underneath. - NOTE: Facility has made improvements and is continuing to work on this.