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NameSOUTH 21 MATTHEWS
Address11450 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/5/2017
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed employee dumping liquid into the hand washing sink in the breading station area, also observed the lid to the container being stored on the sink. CDI-Explained that the prep sink should be used to dump excess liquid and storage of equipment instead of the hand washing sink.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed the salad flip top cooler holding product above 45F. CDI-The manager removed the products out of temperature and called the maintenance operator for repair. ***BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2019 COLD HOLDING WILL CHANGE TO 41F OR BELOW***
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 chicken cooling with a tightly covered wrapping. Also observed slaw cooling in large containers. CDI-The wrapper was removed on the chicken and the manager stated that the slaw will be moved to small containers. REPEAT.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths on the counter tops upon entrance to the kitchen. CDI-The cloths were placed into the sanitizer buckets. When not in use, cloths should be stored in a sanitizer bucket.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes 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 to-go boxes being stored on the ground upon entrance to the kitchen. CDI-The boxes were placed onto the shelves.
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 a damaged gasket to the 3-door reach in cooler. Have replaced.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on the base of the food chopper for the slaw, and inside of the 3-door reach in cooler. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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 grouting on the floors in the back area of the kitchen, including the dish machine area. Have repaired. REPEAT.