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NameSHOWMARS EASTWAY
Address3225 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/28/2016
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
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without certification. -2-
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-P Observed food employee handle a pita burger and toppings without a protective shield against bar hand contact, such as gloves or deli paper. CDI - PIC had employee discard food and start order over. -1.5-
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed chopper with pens and other items in the food contact surface. CDI - PIC removed these and had employee clean the chopper. -1.5-
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed sandwich lettuce cooling in tightly packed bucket and cole slaw and lettuce in the front prep unit cooling at 64F. CDI 0 PIC took items back to the walk in to cool. Cole slaw was placed in ice to cool. REPEAT -1-
34 0 Thermometers provided and accurate Yes No No 4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed prep units at the hot line without ambient air thermometers. CDI - PIC calibrated meat thermometers and placed them in service until hanging thermometers are ordered. -0-
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats at the front near the lemonade dispensers. Maintain and increase regular pest control as necessary. -0-
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee with a longer beard. Keep trimmed and wear beard guard if beard gets much longer. -0-
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths at the front counter lying directly on the counter. Keep in solution between uses. -0-
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed uncovered lips on cups at the front counter. Keep these covered. CDI - PIC covered these and trained employees. -0-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household chest freezer in the kitchen. Replace with commercial freezer. Observed rusty shelving near the chest freezer. Resurface or replace. -0-
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed small leak around the pre-rinse sprayer. Repair. -0-
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 peeling metal on the back door. Repair. -0-