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NameMERTS HEART & SOUL
Address214 N COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/10/2024
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
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dishmachine not properly sanitizing during the inspection. PIC contacted ECOLAB during the inspection. PIC has decided to switch to utilizing the 3-compartment sink. Verification visit required in 3 days to ensure compliance. 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 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed fried chicken in counter top warmer at 128F. Observed yams in the hot holding cabinet at 131F. CDI - PIC rapidly reheated to at least 165F. REPEAT 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed bleach in unlabeled spray bottle. CDI - PIC labeled properly.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans on the storage rack wet stacked. Allow to air dry prior to stacking.
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. REPEAT