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NameMERTS HEART & SOUL
Address214 N COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/23/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No Observed okra at 60 degrees in tightly covered plastic container with lid, additional temperature taken 20 minutes later with no change. CDI - moved to ice bath. 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
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No Observed chicken tenders at 112 degrees for hot hold. CDI - discarded by operator. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No Observed butter, tomatoes, and banana pudding in flip top at 53, 49 and 53 respectfully. CDI - flip top lid closed, banana pudding move to freezer to cool. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No Observed okra, cooked cooling in walk in covered. 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
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No Observed soiled dry cloths on counter throughout facility. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No Observed one scoop in water on counter. 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.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No Observed door handle damaged on 2 door freezer. Observed damaged leg on prescrape sink for dishwaher. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No Observed floor damaged throughout kitchen. Observe wall damaged between walk in and wall on left side. Observed residue collecting under soda fountain on floor. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.