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NameSHOWMARS - MINT HILL
Address6850 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/7/2021
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - Observed black soil buildup on chute of ice machine.
18 0 Proper cooling time and 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 - Observed cole slaw cooling in deep covered container at 51 degrees F at 11:22am and was at 50 degrees F at 12:05. Cooling calculation indicated not effective method to reach proper cooling parameters. CDI, slaw relocated to shallow uncovered containers and transferred to WIC to rapidly cool.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P - Observed foods such as dressing, cut tomatoe, feta cheese and pasta salad cold held between 44-54 degrees F in middle prep refrigerator. Ambient air temperature showed 43 degrees F. TCS foods in unit over 4 hours voluntarily discarded and PIC to use TPHC for remaining items until unit repaired. Long term compliance visit required to ensure calibration of middle flip top prep cooler to ensure it is maintaining TCS foods at 41 degrees F and below. TPHC form provided and completed on-site.
31 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 - Observed slaw cooling in deep covered container in WIC. CDI, slaw transferred to shallow uncovered container to facilitate heat transfer.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in facility.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination - C - Observed garbage can used as prep station for clean equipment and preparation of salads. 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.- Observed onions stored on ground in kitchen.
38 0.50 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 hair restraints worn. Observed 2 food employees not wearing hair restraints. Observed food employee with beard not wearing beard restraint.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed food employee cutting onion without washing prior to production.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs - C - Observed drain plugs missing / damaged on outdoor dumpsters.