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NameNEW ZEALAND CAFE
Address1717 SARDIS RD N
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/27/2021
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed dish machine reading 10ppm chlorine. CDI - PIC primed machine. Machine now reading at least 50ppm chlorine sanitizer. - 0 -
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 pot of grilled chicken hot holding between 100F and 110F. CDI - PIC heated chicken up on grill top. Items reached at least 165F or above before being placed back into hot holding. - 1.5 -
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 noodles cooling tightly covered in walk in cooler. CDI - Items we’re uncovered to allow proper air flow for cooling. - 0.5 -
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 without handle stored inside of tempura batter. Observed scoop stored in cornstarch bin with handle touching food items. CDI - Scoops removed. - REPEAT - 0.5 -
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles may not be reused. Observed single use, plastic spoon being used inside of tofu at prep top. CDI - Plastic soon removed and replaced with metal spoon. - 0.5 -
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone and headphones stored on shelves above facility food items. CDI - PIC moved items to designated area. - 0 -