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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 1/3/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed exposed coffee grounds in filters inside of cabinet at server galley. CDI - Coffee grounds covered to prevent contamination. -0-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed two small containers of cut lettuce, one in prep top and the other in lowboy unit cold holding > 41 F. Refer to temperature chart for details. PIC confirmed time lettuce was put into prep top. Other container had been left in the unit over night. CDI - Lettuce placed on TPHC with start and end times for lunch rush. Remaining container of cut lettuce voluntarily discarded by PIC. No escalation of points due to significant improvement noted from previous inspection. -1.5- 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.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats surrounding the tea station. Recommend contacting PCO for pest treatment services. -0-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed compliance with all but one container of sanitizer with a concentration of < 50 P.P.M. Chlorine solution. CDI - PIC discarded and remade with new solution reading at 100 P.P.M. No points deducted due to improvement from previous inspection. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed damaged plastic food containers on utensil shelving units. CDI - Containers discarded by PIC. REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gaskets on right door of reach in unit and tall standing freezer. Repair. No points deducted due to different areas observed. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed FRP walls throughout kitchen heavily soiled with food residue. Increase cleaning frequency and keep clean. -0-