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NamePORTOFINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Address3124 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/26/2015
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
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed sanitizer with 0 ppm concentration that was already used to clean prep table. CDI - PIC instructed employee to purge sanitizer line and then remake sanitizer. -1.5-
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Observed marinara sauce cooked last night at 52F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded sauce in dumpster outside. -3-
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 one pan of marinated raw chicken at 50F in reach in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded chicken in outside dumpster. -0-
21 1.50 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 one deep container of meat sauce with date marking 08/19/2015. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT -1.5-
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed consumer advisory without any items marked with asterisk (*) or other notation. PIC stated new menus are already approved for printing. -.5- VR Required no later than 08/05/2015.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 deep portion of marinara sauce from previous night not cooled. Separate into smaller, shallow portions. REPEAT -1-
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No 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 clean utensils stored in bus pan with debris present in bottom. CDI - PIC cleaned utensils and bus pan. -0-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gaskets in two prep coolers. Repair. -0-
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 fan with dust buildup and vent covers in kitchen. Clean. -0-
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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. Observed toilet stall separating from wall in women's restroom. Secure to wall -0-