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NamePALM RESTAURANT
Address6705 PHILLIPS PLACE CT
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/3/2014
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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 No Yes Yes 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed pink mold in the chute of the ice machine. Verification required.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed several TCS foods cold holding at temperatures above 45F (diced tomatoes, tray of cooked onions). Observed a tray of cooked onions and a tray of blanched fries holding at room temperature. CDI- Items were prepared < 4 hours. All moved to walk in cooler for rapid cool down.
31 0.50 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 Observed pans of cooked onions covered with baking lids while cooling. CDI - Pans were vented. Repeat
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a damaged metal food stainer. CDI - Discarded by PIC.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls and ceiling in dishwashing area in need of cleaning.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed a employee lunch stored on facility food items. CDI - Item removed.