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NameZIO
Address116 MIDDLETON DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/28/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed several pans in the flip top unit in contact with RTE food. CDI- PIC removed containers and voluntarily discarded the RTE food that was in contact with the containers. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging.- Observed large tubs of bread stored near the back office area uncovered on a rack.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 45F within 4 hours. -P- Observed a large container of tomato sauce at 55F in the walk in at 4:20 PM. At 5:00 PM the sauce was still at 55F. At this rate no cooling occurred. CDI- PIC was able to reduce the container size and use ice in the product to quickly cool. 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 45F. -P- Also observed meat balls at 53F in the walk in at 4:20 PM. At 5:00 PM the meat balls were still at 53F. At this rate no cooling occurred. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded the meat balls.
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 milk not date marked and according to the PIC the item was opened yesterday. Also observed sauce dated for 12/30/17. According to the PIC facility is date marking food with the preparation date. CDI- Both items were voluntarily discarded.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed two sanitizer bottles not labeled and being used as sanitizer. CDI- PIC labeled the bottles.
31 0 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 tomato sauce and meat balls not meet proper cooling parameters. CDI- The sauce was reduced in size and ice was added to cool the product. The meat balls were voluntarily discarded by the PIC. NOTE: EHS provided facility with a cooling parameter/method poster to help educated food employees.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. REPEAT- Observed back screen door in need of repair do to large gaps in the screen.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.- Observed several single-use items stored on the floor of the outside storage container.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. -REPEAT- Observed several cutting boards in need of resurfacing or replacing due to deep cuts and groves. Points not escalated since this is a low risk dynamic violation. Owner stated new cutting boards were purchased since last inspection.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.-Observed cookline equipment and racks throughout the facility in need of cleaning do to food debris build up.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.- Observed tile near the back dish machine area and back door in need of repair do to detachment and holding water.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C- Observed outside storage container without light. Provide at least 10 foot candles of light in this area since it is used for paper good and equipment storage.