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NameFLYING SAUCER
Address9605 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/21/2016
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed shell eggs above tomatoes in the walk in cooler. CDI- eggs were moved to the bottom shelf.
17 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (C ) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P - Observed a bag of mashed potatoes heating in the steam table. Employee stated the bag was placed in there at 11am. At 1 pm the bag was 112F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No repeat violation 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P - Observed all TCS items in 2 prep units above 45F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the food.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No General comment 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed a few fruit flies in the bar area. Remove drain flies.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. - Observed 3 spoon handles down in pimento cheese, cole slaw and potato salad. CDI - all utensils removed. Observed 3 tongs hanging on the splash guard by the handsink. CDI - tongs were removed.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes Yes Repeat violation 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed rusty shelving in the prep unit under the serving window and in the reach in cooler. Replace/resurface shelving. Observed 2 prep units holding above 45F. Maintenance has been contacted and will be out today. Facility has enough room to work out of the reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Verification required 7/29/2016 Observed split gaskets on 2 prep units. Replace gaskets.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No General comment 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed tash on the dumpster pad. Clean around dumpster.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed 2 employee drinks stored in the prep top cooler with food. CDI -drinks were removed.