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NameMAMAS CARIBBEAN GRILL
Address1504 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/17/2021
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 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 No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC on duty today has not obtained CFPM certificate.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed front handsink without paper towels upon arriving at facility. CDI - Employee provided paper towels immediately.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed container of raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. CDI - Eggs relocated to bottom shelf.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed jerk sauce at 58F in reach in cooler. PIC stated it was cooled starting around 9:30 pm - did not meet cooling parameters. CDI - Discarded.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed oxtails, Mac & Cheese, and red beans holding above 41F in reach in cooler; reach in cooler ambient temperature reading 46F. CDI - Items held longer than 4 hours discarded.
21 0 Proper date marking and 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 Observed multiple containers of stew without date mark. Jerk sauce with 5/29 date mark. CDI - All items discarded.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 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 Observed jerk sauce, Mac & Cheese, oxtails, and other TCS foods cooled from previous day with lids tightly closed and no active cooling procedures after closing. CDI - Products discarded. 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf Reach in cooler unable to cold hold and cool TCS products to 41F. Verification within 10 days of inspection.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed containers for dry goods without identifying labels.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects in kitchen area. REPEAT.
45 1 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 rusted prep tables and shelving. Repair/replace As needed. REPEAT. *Half points due to ongoing improvements of equipment throughout facility*
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.