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NameSHOWMARS - LITTLE ROCK
Address2540 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/18/2019
Final Score @ Grade
94 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 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed ice dumped in the handsink in the front kitchen. CDI- EHS educated PIC on how handsinks are just to be used for handwashing.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PF Observed food such as boiled eggs, tomatoes, chicken salad, tomato sauce, green beans and pasta salad with no date mark labels in the produce cooler and in the second walk in cooler. PIC stated that items had been prepped from the day before. Items in the prep top unit also had no date marking labels. CDI- all items were dated during the inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 six containers of chicken salad and pasta salad with tightly wrapped coverings. CDI- PIC removed tight wrappings for more rapid cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION.
37 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of produce stored on the floor in the back kitchen. Observed boxes of seafood stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed boxes of lemons and cabbage on the ground in the produce cooler. CDI- PIC relocated items. REPEAT VIOLATION.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet wiping clothes on prep surfaces throughout the kitchen.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed dishes wet stacked on the dish drying rack.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed several boxes of single service containers and lids stored on the floor in the back kitchen.
47 0 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 food debris build up on equipment throughout the kitchen. More frequent cleaning needed.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed food debris, cardboard boxes, and flour on the floors throughout the entire kitchen. Areas with less foot traffic have heavy debris. More frequent cleaning needed.