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NameSHOWMARS EASTWAY
Address3225 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/23/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes Yes No 2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Observed no manager on duty upon arrival. CDI PIC arrived after 15 minutes. Repeat
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no employee upon arrival with food safety certification. PIC with certification arrived on site during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed food employee wash hands, then turn off faucet with bare hands, then use paper towels to dry hands. CDI PIC rewashed hands and turned off faucet with barrier-paper towels.
10 1 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 a container for food in sink bay. CDI Item was moved to three comp sink for wash.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed cavities of microwaves with splash, food debris and residue. Clean with more frequency. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up on white plastic of ice machine. Clean with more frequency.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed TCS items and ambient in front RIC holding above 41F. Observed TCS items in prep unit next to flat top and ambient on the right side holding above 41F. Items in front RIC voluntarily discarded and new items placed in top RIC in front. Items in prep top were placed in unit 3 hours prior. Items moved over to left side of unit. Observed items in WIC on right side next to door holding above 41F. PIC stated delivery earlier in which door was held open. Door kept closed and all items began to cool rapidly. VR required to ensure both units are working properly. Repeat For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed opened milk in front and boiled eggs in prep unit with no date mark. CDI PIC stated eggs were from larger batch from WIC. Items date marked. Milk was opened “last week” and was voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fly in dining area flying around.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed hand sink with no sealant. Sealant is needed on sink where it joins wall.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 interior of reach in drawers, fronts of equipment with residue and debris. Clean with more frequency. Repeat
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed door open on dumpster.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal food stored amongst customer food in WIC, phone and keys observed on shelving with food for customers. Move all personal items to separate area. Repeat