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NameDOGWOOD
Address601 S COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/9/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw shell eggs stored over RTE wing sauce and spinach. CDI-PIC corrected storage order. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed one box of unwashed produce stored over RTE foods in WIC. Ensure unwashed produce is stored below RTE foods.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 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 . Observed food residue on large can opener and on interior of stainless steel pan stored as clean. CDI-Items were moved to dish area to be W/R/S. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed pink buildup inside ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency and thoroughness.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 . Observed opened RTE sausage links and patties without date marks. PIC stated sausage was opened yesterday and intended for use tomorrow. Observed sliced buffalo mozzarella and fruit cups without date marks. Employee stated these were prepared today. Observed opened high moisture cheese without a date mark. Employee stated this was opened yesterday. CDI-Correct date marks were added to RTE TCS foods. 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 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 . Observed crispy feta from 7/25, marinated cut tomatoes from 8/1, and sliced turkey from 8/2. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded all RTE TCS foods that were held for more than 7 days.
33 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 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 . Observed large amounts of cut melon, cut tomatoes, pimento cheese, chicken, and other TCS foods that were prepared earlier in the day that were tightly covered while still cooling. CDI-EHS explained improved cooling methods with staff, and all TCS foods were uncovered and vented to quickly cool.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed chicken that was thawed under running water at 85F. CDI-Education was provided and facility will thaw under refrigeration moving forward.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles near prep line. Ensure all working containers are accurately labeled.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados with produced stickers in reachin with other cut produce. Ensure stickers are removed when washing produce. CDI-Employee washed avocados and removed produce stickers.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of stainless steel food containers. CDI-Containers were separated to facilitate air drying.