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NameSOUTH 21 MATTHEWS
Address11450 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/21/2018
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Plastic cup stored on cold faucet handle of hand sink at front line. CDI - Cup removed.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Kitchen worker wiping gloved hands on wiping cloth hanging from his apron and hanging by the fry station. CDI - Verbal correction; staff washed hands and donned new gloves. Discussed using tongs or scoop when handling fried items to avoid the grease and the need to constantly wipe hands.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Dark build up in back ice machine. CDI - Ice machine cleaned during the inspection.
18 0 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 Slaw made this morning, cooling for more than 3 hours and still at 50F. CDI - Cooling method changed to cool product to 45F by the end of 4 hours.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No Yes No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf No consumer advisory listed for rib eye on menu after PIC has indicated it can be cooked to order. VR - Will verify correction within 10 days.
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 Slaw cooling in 50 gallon container in walk in cooler. CDI - Split into smaller containers and placed in walk in freezer to finish cooling.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Manager working with food not wear hair restraints. Ensure hair restraints are worn anytime while handling food.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Cups at front line stored with lip contact exposed. Keep plastic sleeve pulled over exposed cups until handed to patrons.
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. Replace rusty shelf above spray arm by dish machine.
47 1 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. Clean faucet handles and prep tables in breading room and dark build up on walk in cooler door gasket.
53 0 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. 6-502.12 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. Clean floors in breading room and food debris from floors throughout and clean air vent in breading room. Also, repair floors with missing grouting in breading room near tall reach in coolers. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles above front serving line. Replace with smooth waterproof tiles.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Low hanging lights above ice bins at front are not shielded. Replace with shatter proof.