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NameFIAMMA RESTAURANT
Address2418 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/14/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsBe sure that when utensils are kept in standing water between uses, that water is kept 135F or higher. Facility had utensils in water at 122F but had not used them yet.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed dish machine sanitizer concentration below 50ppm on test strip possibly due to sanitizer bucket being low. CDI-Sanitizer was replenished and concentration of chlorine sanitizer was reading properly - about 100ppm. REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Sticker residue from date marking tape was observed on a few stacked food containers. **Much improvement since last inspection. CDI-Items were rewashed.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed large bulk container of hand sanitizer on prep surface near food and food prep. CDI-Item was moved.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed frozen food with lots of ice buildup. Instructed PIC and employee to discard food that is covered with ice. All food in walk-in freezer was frozen.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed styrofoam cup stored in large salt container. When scooping from dry food products, use a multiuse utensil with a handle that stays out of food product in between uses.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on walk-in freezer door. Walk-in freezer has lots of ice buildup and might also be preventing door from closing fully, which is making the ice buildup worse. Food in unit is all frozen. Have door to walk-in freezer/ice buildup adjusted or repaired as to not contaminate food product.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Minor cleaning needed in 2 door reach-in freezer. *Point deduction not increased due to improvement since last inspection.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at chemical dispenser at 3 comp sink.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 leak coming from ceiling in dish room. PIC stated that maintenance has been called out to fix issue but will take several days/couple weeks. Ensure that food products or cleaned and sanitized utensils are kept away from leak. 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. - REPEAT- Some repairs still need to be made at facility - baseboard and tile repair.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No REPEAT 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Most of walk-in cooler is measuring below 1 foot candle in back corners. Food storage areas must be at least 10 foot candles.