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NameNEW ZEALAND CAFE
Address1717 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/14/2016
Final Score @ Grade
90 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 Certified Food Protection Manager - C Observed no certified food protection manager on arrival. **2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation.-PF
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Where to Wash - PF Observed 2 employees repeatedly wash or rinse hands in both the 3 comp sink and the prep sink. **2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink.-PF 2-301.14 When to Wash - P Observed employee start work without washing hands first and wiping nose with finger without washing after. **2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P CDI-spoke with PIC about when and where to wash hands.
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No m3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands - P,PF Observed bare hand contact of tempura shrimp upon entry. CDI-spoke with PIC about bare hand contact.
9 1 Food obtained from approved source No No No 3-201.14 Fish - P Observed salmon wrapped in plastic wrap without packaging or box. Salmon in freezer cannot be used/disposed of if no proof through packaging that it came from an approved source. CDI-PIC will provide documentation.
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No Yes 3-402.11 Parasite Destruction - P Observed no parasite destruction letter or equivalent documentation for salmon. Whole large salmon were purchased from Low Country Shellfish Co. No parasite destruction letter. PIC stated that salmon were not intended for use as sushi but to be cooked in BBQ salmon dish. BBQ salmon dish has an asterisk stating it is can be an undercooked dish if customer orders it that way. ** This salmon shall be served fully cooked, or supply a parasite destruction letter. CDI-PIC says salmon will be fully cooked.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens - PF Observed menus "daily special" , "new sushi rolls" without disclosure statement. Individual rolls that are prepared with raw or undercooked seafood not starred (asterisks) **(B) Disclosure shall include: Verification Required. (1) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as "oysters on the half shell (raw oysters)," "raw-egg Caesar salad," and "hamburgers (can be cooked to order)"; Pf or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisk them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Pf
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No Yes 3-601.12 Honestly Presented - C Observed tilapia being used for sushi, no tilapia on sushi menu. Staff stated tilapia is used for red snapper. White tuna not called escolar on "new sushi rolls" menu and "daily specials" menu. **A) Food shall be offered for human consumption in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer. Versification Required
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C Observed build-up and debris in sushi area and under and behind soda area (old rice from sushi prep) Keep area clean so do not attract pests.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.15 Outside Receptacles - C Observed an excessive amount of grease on grease container lid and ground around grease container. **Keep area clean.