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NameSHOWMARS - LITTLE ROCK
Address2540 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/5/2020
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P- Observed an employee preparing RTE salads with bare hands. CDI- PIC had the employee voluntarily discard the items. Wash hands and don gloves to prep RTE foods.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed a few plates and two metal meat tenderizers in need of cleaning due to food debris build up and stored clean according to the PIC. CDI- Items moved to dish pit area for proper cleaning before next use. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. - Observed ice machine shield with orange build up.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed fish, shrimp, and onion ring mix all above 41F, see temp chart. CDI- PIC was able to place the items on a 4 hr TPHC. 10am-2pm to be discarded. EHS provided PIC with a TPHC form.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition No Yes Yes 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf- 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- REPEAT- Observed grilled onions and peppers in the reach in without a proper date mark. PIC stated item was from yesterday. EHS observed all TCS foods in the flip top units without date marks. PIC stated items are from larger containers of TCS foods in the reach in or walk in cooler. PIC was able to date mark all TCS foods. A VR will occur no later than 3/14/20 to ensure all TCS foods are properly date marked. PIC was informed permit action may occur if the chronic violation is noted again during a visit or inspection.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed several containers of Cl sanitizer without a proper label. CDI- PIC had an employee label all items.
31 0 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 cut lettuce, cut melon, and corn/bean salsa all in large containers and attempting to cool. The cut lettuce was also placed in the flip top unit for use prior to being properly cooled. CDI- Items were left uncovered and placed in the WIC to quickly cool.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed all in use squeeze bottles and shakers in need of labeling.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf - PIC stated there is no area for dented cans or recalled food. PIC stated items are just kept or not used until discarded. EHS observed a large dented can in dry storage. CDI- EHS had PIC move item to office. PIc stated the item would be voulintariliy discarded.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed two employee preparing RTE foods with long beards however not wearing a proper beard guard.
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 a lot of non functional burners and coolers throughout the facility non functional and not in use. Remove or repair items. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - Observed all cutting boards in need of replacing or resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair.- Observed handle to meat hammer in need of replacement or repair since item is cracked and peeling.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. - Observed no covered trash can in lobby restroom.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.- Observed grout in need of repair near the can wash. Observed grout to base boards in need of replacement due to damage. 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. - REPEAT- Observed chip tile and busted base boards throughout the facility and in walk in freezer. 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.- Observed non functional equipment throughout the facility not in use and not needed for operation or maintenance.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. - Observed light shield missing in dish pit area. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed employee phones and food stored with retail food in wic and dry storage.