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NameMERTS HEART & SOUL
Address214 N COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/22/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No Observed frozen fish in 2 door freezer uncovered. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes Yes Repeat non-compliance: Observed sanitizer at 0 ppm in dish machine. Observed old labels on container of grits. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Remove labels during washing procedures. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P **Verification Required Facility agreed to use single service until machine is repaired
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No Observed date mark on collards 9/6, another label for grits present on side.. Chesf stated collards were made previous day. CDI - old date mark removed. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No Observed frozen items thawing under running water in prep sink. Cold water over 70 degrees F. 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Running water for thawing must not exceed 70 degrees.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No Observed bowl for missing mac and cheese damaged, metal bowl with tear on side. Observed 2 door reach in across from grill with damaged door on interior. Observed damaged gasket on 2 door cooler next to hot hold unit on right door. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No Repeat non-compliance: Observed floors damaged throughout kitchen. Observed missing ceiling tiles. Observed dust collecting on vents on cook line. Observed walls damaged in kitchen and server station. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in kitchen. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. acoustic style ceiling tiles are not easily cleanable. 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.