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NamePORTOFINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Address3124 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/17/2017
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed a sanitizer bucket less than 50 PPM QUAT. CDI- Employee brought sanitizer back to proper concentration.
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 cheese (49), roasted red peppers (50), and sliced ham (51) all above 45F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. NOTE: PIC contacted repair man during inspection to look at the unit. NOTE: In 2019, all TCS foods must be kept at 41F or below. If not a violation of this rule will occur.
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- REPEAT- Observed cooked egg plant, cooked mushrooms, mozzarella, and tomato sauce not date marked. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
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 REPEAT- Observed spinach at 50F and sliced cheese at 50F in a flip top. Also observed sliced tomatoes (48F) and ham (50F) tightly covered/wrapped. Ensure TCS items are at 45F before they are placed in a flip top or tightly covered/wrapped. CDI- The spinach, cheese, and sliced tomatoes were moved to a freezer and uncovered to quickly cool respectfully. The PIC voluntarily discarded the ham.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed several working containers not labeled on the cook/prep line.
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 several flies throughout the facility. PIC provided the last invoice from pest management.
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 an employee wearing a pink watch preparing bread.
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 several gaskets throughout facility in need of replacing due to them being split. Also observed walk in cooler shelving rusted. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.- Observed several cutting boards in need of resurfacing or replacing due to deep cuts and grooves.
47 0.50 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 shelving throughout facility with food debris build up and observed food debris build up in split gaskets.
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 FRP in dry storage detached from molding causing a gap. Also observed caulk in need of replacing near handsinks and drainboards.