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NameSHOWMARS - LITTLE ROCK
Address2540 LITTLE ROCK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28214
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/10/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsPIC opted to use TPHC for the grill prep top and the grill cold holding drawer. EHS explained TPHC procedures to PIC.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at front handsink. CDI PIC provided soap. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towel at handsink near dish room. CDI PIC provided paper towel.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed dented can stored in dry storage. CDI PIC put in return area
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine Quat sanitizer completely out. PIC stated that they have not washed dishes because they were waiting for sanitizer to be delivered today. CDI Quat sanitizer was delivered during inspection. EHS verified correct sanitizer strength. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
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 Observed several tics foods in grill prep top and CH drawer above 41F. PIC stated that the items were taken out of the WIC 3 hrs ago. CDI PIC put items in WIF to cool down. EHS verified items were cooled down to 40F. Observed boiled eggs in WIC above 41F that were cooked on 10/05/23. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded eggs. REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed fish thawing in sink of water and no running water. Employee stated that fish had been thawing for 1 hour. EHS educated PIC on approved thawing methods. CDI employee put fish in pan and put it in WIC.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed inside of microwave door with large amount of rust.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors open 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plugs missing on dumpster 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed grounds around dumpster with large amount of trash and waste .
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 several missing tiles near prep top and baseboards throughout facility cracked or missing. REPEAT
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone on prep table CDI employee put phone in her pocket 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee cup with a straw on shelf with clean dishes. CDI PIC moved employee cup