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NameMAMAS CARIBBEAN GRILL
Address1504 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/8/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified persons at time of inspection. 2-103.11 (A)-(L)Person-In-Charge-Duties - PF Observed a baby in the front server/bar area. No children or babies are allowed in any food preparation, utensil storage, or other food permit related areas. Employee stated that babies are not generally allowed and that the baby would be removed to the dining area. EHS verified that the child was removed before end of inspection. Will revisit at a later time.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed hot pie items and baked chicken hot holding at temperatures less than 135F. Items were rapidly reheated to 165F for continued hot holding. Ensure that hot holding equipment is properly functioning, and that items are properly stored on the stove top such that the product is in contact with the heat source. Facility was stacking pans of hot holding food on top of one another, with the top items not properly maintaining temperature.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two chemical spray bottles in the dish area unlabelled. Items were windex and chlorine, relabelled by employee.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed two dented cans in the rear outside dry storage area. Items were stored next to food products. CDI by EHS relocating items to a separated spot for discard.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cold water valves broken on the front area handsink, and the mens restroom handsink. Observed both reach in coolers with broken gaskets. Observed a jamaican patty warmer broken/nonfunctioning.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed floor/wall damage throughout kitchen and dining area.