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NameHALFPENNY`S CONFECTIONS & CREAMERY
Address301 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/11/2016
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
17 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (C ) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed faciltiy using slow rise method in hot well to reheat soups chilli after one hour still at 27 degrees CDI advised that only two hours were allowed for reheating and chilli was microwaved to 135 degrees.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed eggs in front hot holding cabinet at 118 degrees CDI reheated to proper temperature.
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 lettuce in back reach in cooling in closed plastic bags and salads placed in front display were 49 and 50 degrees with clamshell container closed. CDI opened all containers to allow air to flow around the foods see temperature chart. Salads cooled to 45.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed one wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. -0 points-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets on lower prep units and one reach in in rear kitchen in need of replacement. -0 points-
47 0 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. Clean ventillation fan covers and faces of equipment. shelving rusting in lower prep unit. -0 points-
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed front handwash faucet leaking and 3 compartment sink fixture leaking. -0 points-
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 ceiling tiles in kitchen. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls and ceiling in rear kitchen where soup station located in need of cleaning.