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NameNEW ZEALAND CAFE
Address1717 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/10/2021
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee drink on top of the white freezer near the cookline. CDI-The drink was moved to the correct location.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.15 Where to Wash - PF Observed employee washing hands in the 3-compartment sink. CDI-Discussed with manager that the hand sink should be used instead of the 3-compartment sink. Employee washed hands. REPEAT. *Points kept the same today due to improvement on hand washing. However full points will be taken, if a hand washing violation is seen during the next inspection.
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed the push cart holding a rice cooker blocking the hand sink. CDI-The push cart was moved to allow access to the sink. REPEAT. Observed rice lid sitting in the sushi hand sink. CDI-The lid was moved.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed food items holding above 41F in the sushi cooler box. CDI-The food items were discarded. It was found that the food items had been placed into the cooler before the unit was fully turned on and ready for use. REPEAT.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet cloths on the prep counters not in use. Discussed having the cloths placed into sanitizer buckets or put into laundry when not in use. Also discussed that a clean, dry cloth can be used and kept on the counter. REPEAT.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 directly in the rice and flour containers. Also observed a plastic cup with no handle sitting in the vinegar container. CDI-The scoop handles were moved out of the containers and the cup was removed.