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NameSHOWMARS
Address2004 E 7TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/23/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF No PIC present at start of inspection. Assistant manager was present with no ANSI food protection manager certification. CDI - PIC arrived 30 minutes into inspection. 0 points taken as assistant manager knew most code requirements. 0 pts.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety No employee present with ANSI food protection manager certification at start of inspection. PIC with active ANSI food protection manager arrived 30 minutes into inspection.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at handsink in men’s restroom. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser. 0 pts.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Boxes of raw chicken stored on shelf above raw fish. Do not store raw chicken above raw seafood. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. 0 pts.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -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 . Mac and cheese and rice measured below 135F while in hot holding. CDI - Both items reheated to above 165F.
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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Cole slaw that was portioned today had today’s date label on it. PIC stated cole slaw was prepared yesterday. Place accurate date label on all TCS ready-to-eat foods. CDI - Date label corrected by PIC. 0 pts.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Store food at least 6 inches off the floor. CDI - PIC moved bucket to shelf. 0 pts.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Food employee wearing watch on wrist while preparing food. REPEAT
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Several stacks of clean pans stacked while still wet. Allow utensils to air dry before stacking. REPEAT
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. Torn gaskets present on freezer drawer and breading cooler door. Replace torn gaskets. 0 pts.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Heavy buildup on interior of dish machine and on insides of doors of dish machine. De-lime dish machine and clean more frequently.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Mop sink and wall behind dish machine need to be cleaned. // 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. Floor tile damage near back door. Repair. 0 pts.