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NameCENTRAL JAIL KITCHEN
Address801 E 4TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/29/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed mashed potatoes in hot box ranging from 110-141F. Mashed potatoes were hottest around the edge of metal pans. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Potatoes were placed back in oven to reheat. Reheat temperature was 181F.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed eggs and scalloped potatoes above 41F in the walk-in cooler. Several items were wrapped in plastic on speed carts and not enough space for air to circulate. Out of temperature items were removed and placed in walk-in freezer to cool.
33 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 speed racks tightly wrapped in plastic, one containing eggs and one containing scalloped potatoes. If items are out of temperature on arrival they should be removed from plastic to allow air to circulate and properly cool. Walk-in cooler was full of speed racks which would prevent cooler air from cooling products quickly. CDI - Some of the speed carts were placed in the freezer.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed gasket torn in tall reach-in cooler on employee service line. Needs to be repaired.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes No 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 metal pan lids stored as with food debris still on them. CDI - Lids were removed to be cleaned.
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 cell phones on shelving in employee meal service area. CDI - Phones were removed.