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NameNILE GROCERY & CAFE
Address3113 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/11/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsPIC stated they are planning to install a new WIC and remove the current WIC. EHS directed PIC to contact health department for approval when these plans are solidified.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - REPEAT - PIC lacks food protection manager certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed walk-in cooler (only approved equipment for cooling of foods) with an air temp greater than 41F. - CDI - No cooling observed during inspection. Per conversation with PIC, PIC is cooling very small amounts of products in the reach in cooler. Facility has cooling procedures in place regarding using shallow pans, frequent stirring, and only cooling one product at a time. Facility does not have proper cooling equipment with walk in cooler not working properly if volume increases. Future violations of cooling will result in the need to fix walk-in cooler, provide other cooling equipment, or change the process by which food is produced (no cooking and cooling of TCS items). - *NOTE: No point deduction due to no cooling violations noted.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed one live insect in drain under prep sink closest to back door. Contact licensed pest control operator to treat for pests as needed.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed various utensils, such as serving spoons, ladles, etc., stored not inverted with the food contact side facing up. Invert utensils to avoid contaminating food contact surfaces.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT - Observed walk-in cooler holding above 41F. No TCS items observed stored in the walk-in. Do not store TCS items in WIC unless repaired. Facility does cook and cool vegetables and beef. No cooling observed during inspection. WIC will be required to be fixed if cooling violations are noted in the future; refer to violation #33 for more details. - *NOTE: No point deduction due to no cooling violations noted.
55 0.50 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. - REPEAT - Observed peeling ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repair/replace damaged ceiling tiles.