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NameSHOWMARS
Address2004 E 7TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/13/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener with dried buildup on blade area. Observed few metal pans stored as clean with adhesive label transfer onto interior food contact surfaces from stacking together wet. CDI - can opener and pans taken to dish area for cleaning.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed all TCS foods holding on open top portions of flip top coolers above 41f. Ambient air temperature of surrounding grill area very high - equipment unable to maintain 41f or lower. TCS foods in reach in portions of same coolers holding at 41f or lower. PIC noted they flip all items after lunch so items observed have been out less than 2 hours. CDI - TPHC procedures completed on site during inspection. Foods will be stocked at 10am from WIC and replaced every 4 hours at 2 pm, 6pm, and all items will be discarded at close with no carry-over or leftovers kept on site. Upon arrival to establishment, technician observed present working on WIC which had clogged valve and was elevated. EHS observed air temperature of 44f which recovered to 41f by end of inspection. REPEAT - full 3 point deduction.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed bucket holding wiping cloths labeled with commercial Quat sanitizer label actually holding chlorine sanitizer solution. CDI - bucket re-labeled. REPEAT
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee handling food at grill/prep line wearing large watch on wrist above food handler glove. Remove watches and jewelry from arms when handling food.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No Yes 7-204.12 Chemicals used to wash or peel raw fruits and vegetables shall meet the requirements of the NC Food Code and used according the products label. -P. Observed establishment is using EcoLab antimicrobial fruit and vegetable wash from wall mounted mixing station but has not test strips to check the product. PIC contacted EcoLab for test strips. Verification required within 3 days.
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 stored stacked together wet on clean utensil racks. Air dry pans before stacking.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed detached gasket on drawer unit holding raw meat items. Repair or replace.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency - Observed heavy buildup and adhesive residue present on interior surfaces of dish machine needs cleaning.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on gaskets on various cooler units at line area. Observed buildup on other general non food surfaces including exteriors of bulk storage containers and shelving and handle of dish machine pre-rinse hose. Observed gummy label adhesive residue present on exterior surfaces of food pans stored as clean and stacked together wet. Clean to prevent cross-contamination of clean pans when stacked (see #16).
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed clogged drain under 3 part sink. PIC noted plumber is contracted to repair tomorrow morning. No other plumbing issues noted in facility.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 damaged wall surface near upright freezer, various areas of wall surfaces with holes present, various areas of damaged floor tiles holding water. Repair.