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NameMAMAS CARIBBEAN GRILL
Address1504 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/18/2020
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 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 Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on staff at time of inspection. REPEAT.
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P Observed employee wash hands and turn off faucet with bare hands. CDI - Employee re-washed hands properly.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat foods in 2-door reach in cooler. CDI - PIC reorganized cooler to correct storage order.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 Observed container of collard greens without date mark. CDI - PIC identified container was open the previous day and correctly date marked 2/17. REPEAT.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back screen not tightly fitted around door frame while back door is propped open. EHS recommended repairing/replacing screen. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live cockroach on wall in bar area.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 scoop handles stored in dry goods and cup used as scoop without handle. REPEAT. *No points taken today due to immediate corrective action taken during inspection to replace with correct scoops*
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 gaskets in need of replacement on reach in coolers. Observed rusted shelving throughout reach in coolers. Observed drop in freezer with door detached from frame. Repair/replace as necessary. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed two freezers in use in facility are not commercial. REPEAT. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - C Observed stool located in kitchen space with absorbent padding exposed. Repair/replace as necessary.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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 missing or damaged floor tiles throughout facility. Observed wall and floor damage throughout facility. Observed electrical outlet detached from the wall near reach in cooler. REPEAT.
54 0 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 employee food stored co-mingled with customer food in reach in coolers.