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NameHALFPENNY`S CONFECTIONS & CREAMERY
Address301 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/28/2018
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No Repeat: Observed a condiment squeeze bottle drop on the floor and an employee wash it with water from the handsink. CDI- Informed the employee and PIC that water from the handsink can not be used for cleaning- handwashing ONLY. 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No No Points Deducted: -Observed the only sanitizer bucket in the facility at 0ppm chlorine. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P -Observed the Torani pump attachment with food debris. CDI- Placed at the three compartment sink to be cleaned. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No -Observed chicken salad at 59F. CDI- Placed in the cooler and suggested to the PIC to make dish with cold ingredients. -Observed shredded lettuce at 51F. CDI- Placed in the cooler. Now 45F. Got more lettuce and educated PIC on how to use an ice bath if the lettuce is kept sitting on top of the containers in the make station (above the chill line). -Observed chili at 79F. CDI- Discarded. -Observed cream of potato soup at 67F. CDI- Discarded. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Repeat: Observed egg salad at 61F & tuna salad at 54F in tightly covered containers and stacked on top of each other. CDI- Uncovered and separated. 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
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No Repeat: Observed several squeeze bottles of sauces, a bowl of what the PIC said to be cinnamon, and a bin of white glandular. 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No No Points Deducted: Observed a person making sandwiches and another making ice cream without hair restraints. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
39 1 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No Repeat: Observed several wet cloths sitting out on counters. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No Repeat: Observed coffee pots hanging over the three compartment sink with water still in them. Informed the PIC to air dry- dump water. 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No Yes No Repeat: Observed single service cup lids sitting unprotected on the round table in the dining area. 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.