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NamePORTOFINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Address3124 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/14/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed prepared clams casino in bus tub container in outdoor walk in freezer with no shellstock tag. PIC elaborated that container was associated with additional prepared container in walk in freezer. CDI - Container stock was condensed to mitigate lack of additional tag. Per 3-203.11(A), shellstock should be retained in their original delivery container until they are immediately prepared for service or prepped. Limit the number of containers of prepared, raw shellstock dishes, making sure to properly date mark these containers.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 Observed one (1) bin of prepared salad in the WIC with no effective date mark. CDI - PIC delegated date marking to food employee to attach effective date mark to prepared salad. REPEAT 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 (1) serving of cut and sliced mozzarella in salad prep underside date marked for 3/7. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of date food item. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to considerable improvement from previous inspection. Per conversation with PIC, high turnover items, such as cut salad tomatoes or milk in kitchen cold holding areas, are date marked at the end of first day of opening, should any remainder of the item persist. The expectation is that non date mark exempt TCS item that is to be held for more than 24 hours is to be date marked, and that should any portion of such a food item remain after opening or preparation on its initial day, that it will be date marked accordingly. 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
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed two (2) plastic to go cups stored in basil container as serving scoops. CDI - Cups were removed and voluntarily disposed of. 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in use grill utensils stored in water at a temperature of 68F. CDI - PIC dumped utensil water and rotated utensils to 3 compartment sink for cleaning. REPEAT.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed multiple portions of cooked chicken wings stored within grocery bags. Replace grocery bags with multi-use food storage that is durable and easily cleanable. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed grill line flooring covered by wooden pallet for shorter food employees to more easily reach grill line and shelving. Observed chemical shelving under dish machine covered by cardboard sheet. Remove absorbent non-food contact surfaces; if required, replace with smooth and easily cleanable surfaces, such as plastic or metallic surfaces.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in female restroom. Note: female restroom trash bin had one (1) missing folding panel door, preventing effective coverage. Provide at least one filly covered waste receptacle in female restroom.