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NameMAMA RICOTTAS/GK
Address601 S KINGS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments1 tag found in mussel pan on line that had a different harvest date than the other tags in the pan. Ensure mussels from different batches are not comingled, and that staff wash, rinse and sanitize pan when it needs to be refilled.

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. Can opener blade and meat grinder components still had visible food residue on them. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-compartment sink to be re-washed. Establishment has improved washing pans so kept at half credit. REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Rigatoni in upright cooler was 58-60F. PIC stated it is ingredient in main special today so it has been pulled out frequently during lunch rush. CDI - Rigatoni moved to blast chiller to cool. 0 pts. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P French onion dip in walk-in cooler was prepared on 4-21. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be used or discarded within 7 days of preparation, with day 1 being the date of prep. CDI - PIC discarded French onion dip. 0 pts. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 Large container of French onion soup measured 52-55F at beginning of inspection. PIC found out from chef it began cooling around 9:30AM. CDI - PIC placed ice wand in container and it measured below 41F by end of inspection. REPEAT 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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. Shelves in upright cooler are chipping/rusting. Replace shelves. 0 pts.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Grease receptacle lid was open. Keep receptacle lids closed to prevent attracting pests. 0 pts.