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NameKOSTAS KITCHEN EMERYWOOD
Address1317 EMERYWOOD DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/29/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Cooked peppers and onions were kept on a counter at 81 degrees. Item was discarded. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 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 Salad dressings that are made in house shall be discarded after 7 days. Observed ranch and blue cheese dressing that are made in house past the 7 day date mark. Items were discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a spray bottle of chemical without a label. Employee corrected during inspection. 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed some medicines stored in a container above a prep table. Items were removed.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a storage container for sugar with no label.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. The back door has a large light gap that could allow pests to enter.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Observed boxes of food that were being dripped on by a leaking compressor in the walk-in cooler. 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed fish stored in water. PIC stated that it comes frozen in a dry box.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed two used wiping cloths stored on counters.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of single-service cups stored on the floor of the back kitchen. Please address the gaps on the cup storage shelf in the front of house. Shelf appears to be less that 6 inches.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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. The mop sink outside is badly cracked and will be difficult to clean.