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NameMERTS HEART & SOUL
Address214 N COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/10/2018
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 0 Food obtained from approved source No No Yes 3-201.11 Use food from approved sources only. -P Observed cakes prepared by third party vendor without contact information available for source. Items come in without labeling and invoice is handwritten on receipt pad without address, phone number or other contact information. VR no later than 08/17/2018 for product contact information for source verification. -0-
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed overstacked pan of barbecue and rice in steam well hot holding at 112F and below. CDI - PIC reheated to over 165F on flat top. -1.5- REPEAT
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 4 inch risers in walk in cooler with food present and cooking oil stored directly on floor at rear of kitchen. -0-
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed wait staff plating salads and other items from cold prep without wearing effective hair restraint and without removing watches and bracelets from arms. -0-
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested metal pans on drying rack and glasses at beverage station. -0-
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hot box out of service and bottom gasket missing on hot box. -2- REPEAT
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on walk in and drying shelving. -0-
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 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. Observed broken and uneven flooring not sloped to drain in kitchen with standing water in low laying areas. Observed wall damage at the wait station section leading to dish pit. REPEAT -1-