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NamePORTOFINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Address3124 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/28/2017
Final Score @ Grade
95 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 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed meat slicer stored clean from last night with minor food debris left on it. CDI- Item was moved to three-comp to be properly washed.
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 a large container of sauce at 67F and according to the PIC the item had been cooling since 8 PM last night in the walk in freezer. CDI- The item was voluntarily discarded by the PIC. NOTE: EHS and PIC discussed affective cooling methods and the PIC was provided with a cooling parameter/method poster to help further educate employees. NOTE: EHS spoke with PIC about a RCP to address this issue. If this violation occurs during the next inspection the facility will be encouraged to implement a RCP.
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 a large plastic container of sauce in the walk in freezer at 67F and according to the PIC the item had been cooling since last night around 8 PM. CDI- The item was voluntarily discarded by the PIC. NOTE: EHS and PIC discussed affective cooling methods and PIC was provided with a cooling parameter/method poster to help educate employees. NOTE: EHS spoke with PIC about a RCP to address this issue. If this violation occurs during the next inspection the facility will be encouraged to implement a RCP.
35 1 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 working squeeze bottles un labeled on the cookline. NOTE: This is the third inspection with this violation occuring.
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 utensils stoered on oven handles. These utensils may be exposed to contamination by contact with employees cloths and/or floor.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - C- Observed towels being used underneath cutting boards used to prep raw sea food. Provided nonabsorbent and smooth place mates for cutting boards or remove towels.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.