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NameMERTS HEART & SOUL
Address214 N COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/10/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed staff emptied drinks into the handsink. CDI- provided education and staff properly cleaned the handsink.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw ground beef stored over salmon in the reach in cooler/pre top cooler. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed the dishmachine sanitizing at 0ppm. CDI - PIC primed and ran a couple of times, correct concentration is now dispensing. Recommended that the PIC check the dishmachine when they arrive in the AM, during lunch and in the PM to ensure dishmachine is properly sanitizing. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed fried chicken and tenders temped less than 135F in the counter top hot holding. CDI - PIC reheated to at 170F. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a couple whisk damaged/broked. Replace. Observed wire food cooling rack damage and rusted. Replace.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed the ceiling of the walk in cooler accumulating rust. Clean and maintain. This walk in cooler is small and the top shelf is very close to the where food is being stored.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Flooring throughout the kitchen is peeling/damaged. Repair the floor Partition wall next to the ice machine is damaged and the wall surrounding the pipe by the dry food shelving . Repair the wall. Holes were observed over the warewashing machine, food prep sink, and 3-compartment sink. Patch/seal the holes.