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NameMERTS HEART & SOUL
Address214 N COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/31/2020
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed some items inside walk-in cooler including cut cabbage, potato salad, ribs, chopped bbq, and red beans > 41F (see temp chart). Owner stated that items were pulled out this morning to pull from for reheating for hot line. Door was closed for a period of time until walk-in cooler got down to temperature. Observed blue cheese and honey mustard dressing inside prep cooler at 43F and 44F. Lid had been left open. CDI: cooler thermostat was turned down to colder setting and lid was closed.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No General Comment: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed cloths on counter while not in use.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No Repeat: 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans and cups wet stacked in facility.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single service items inside boxes stored on the ground in basement.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No Repeat: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk-in cooler inside panels and shelving rusted. Points not escalated due to the nature of the violation.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No General Comment: 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed flooring inside kitchen peeling/damaged.