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NameSHOWMARS
Address2004 E 7TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/11/2020
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed ice dumped into handsink upon entering facility. CDI - Ice removed from handsink.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed produce stored above RTE washed & cut produce on walk in cooler shelves. CDI - PIC reorganized to correct storage order. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed french toast mix containing raw eggs stored above pancake mix containing no raw products in low reach in cooler. CDI - Reorganized to correct storage order. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed frozen biscuits stored in contact with shelf without protective covering from contamination.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed items cooling from breakfast hot hold in walk in cooler; sausage, gravy, poatoes, etc. PIC stated they started cooling at 11:30 am; items would not meet cooling parameters in the next 20 minutes. CDI - All items were voluntarily discarded. REPEAT.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and chicken salad cold holding above 41F in flip top unit. CDI - All items prepped after lunch taken to walk in cooler to cool rapidly. Observed country ham, livermush, raw chicken, raw burgers, american cheese, and other TCS foods holding 47F and above in cold hold drawers. Ambient temperature of cold holding drawer reading 51F. CDI - All items voluntarily discarded. Maintenance company fixed CHD during inspection; equipment holding at <37F by end of inspection. RISK CONTROL PLAN. REPEAT.
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 items cooling from breakfast hot hold in walk in cooler; sausage, gravy, poatoes, etc. All items were cooling with lids closed or tightly wrapped with plastic wrap. CDI - All items voluntarily discarded. REPEAT.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor next to stand up reach in.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal containers wet stacked on clean dish shelf.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets on freezer drawers in need of repair/replacement. REPEAT VIOLATION. *General comment today due to all items listed last inspection repaired*
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning need of faces of equipment and in between cold hold drawers. Observed floor drains in need of cleaning. REPEAT.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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 cracked tiles in dish area. *Points not escalated today due to wall damage repaired and a number of tiles replaced in dish area since past inspection*