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NameCARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY
Address100 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/30/2019
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 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 41F within 4 hours. - Observed tapioca pearls (bubbles) cooling in reach in at a rate of 0F/min. CDI: Product uncovered and relocated to back refrigerator for rapid cooling.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed no time markings on coconut milk, almond milk, and gallon milk stored on counter. PIC stated the procedure is to mark items with a 4 hour time hold. CDI: Product was consumed during inspection and new product was pulled out and a time placed on them.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 tapioca pearls (bubbles) cooling in tightly covered container in reach in. EHS recommends placing the unopened bag of pearls in the cooler the day before opening them to eliminate the cooling step for this item.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in back kitchen area around mop sink and ice machine. EHS advised PIC to increase pest control.
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. Observed employees with no hair restraints preparing food.
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 shelving in reach in under coffee machines to be peeling. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected.
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 food debris accumulating in bottom of reach in freezer. Observed heavy black build up on gasket for reach in cooler with sandwiches. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink next to coffee grinder angled up and back toward wall, preventing proper drainage of water. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 peeling laminate shelving behind bean grinder. REPEAT VIOLATION