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NameCENTRAL JAIL KITCHEN
Address801 E 4TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/11/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed one pair of tongs with dried food debris. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Tongs were removed.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - Observed peas in the walk-in cooler around 50F. Peas were cooked yesterday and placed in the cooler to cool. CDI - Peas were discarded.
33 0.50 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 For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit:  http://meck.co/FoodSafety - Observed peas at 50F in the walk-in cooler. Peas were cooked yesterday and placed in the walk-in cooler to cool stacked in covered metal pans. CDI - Spoke with PIC about cooling peas in shallower pans and uncovered. Once cooled to 41F or below cover the pans.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. - Observed cooking utensils and food trays with the surface worn and not easily cleanable. Spoke with PIC about rough surfaces making it more difficult to clean and sanitize surfaces.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed ceiling fans covered with dust. Fans were located above clean eating trays. Spoke with PIC about having the fans clean to prevent contamination of clean utensils/equipment.