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NameCOASTAL KITCHEN & BAR
Address222 E 3RD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/2/2022
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed two dented cans stored on can rack. CDI: Cans were removed for credit.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat items in the walk in. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat seaweed salad in walk in. CDI: Items reorganized.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed several pans with food debris remaining on them after they were stored as clean. CDI: Pans rewashed. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed no date mark on turkey or ham in cooler drawers on line, or on turkey in walk in. CDI: Date added as PIC stated it was opened yesterday. REPEAT VIOLATION Facility has agreed to do a risk control plan. Future violations may result in permit action. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed roasted garlic (11/25), black bean burgers (11/15), pork mixture (11/23), black beans (11/17), and guajillo mix (11/23) past 7 days. CDI: All items voluntarily discarded. Observed roasted garlic ricotta made with roasted garlic from 11/25 date marked 12/1 in prep top. Observed puréed roasted garlic date marked 12/1 when product was cooked 11/25. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded.
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed salmon add on for salads with no asterisk. PIC stated that this salmon is offered undercooked. CDI: Menu corrected during inspection.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - Observed vacuum packaged fish thawed out in vacuum sealed bags. CDI: fish was cut open. REPEAT VIOLATION
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles with white granular and no label. PIC stated product was salt. Observed white granular in pastry area with no label. PIC stated product was sugar. CDI: Products labeled.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed scoop handle of sugar stored down in the sugar. CDI: Scoop removed.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 single service cups stored on floor in room service closet and single service straws in downstairs bulk storage stored on floor. REPEAT VIOLATION
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. Observed some refrigerators not working but not in use. PIC stated units have arrived but are not installed. EHS observed one of them getting ready for install. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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. Observed accumulation of food debris and build up on several non-food contact surfaces including but not limited to shelving, interiors of coolers, walk in cooler gaskets, and the pantry walk in. Observed edge of one pan stored as clean with egg build up.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Observed a missing baseboard tile in pastry walk in and several loose baseboard tiles in pastry walk in. Observed floor in walk in freezer rusted, starting to buckle and no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee water bottle stored on table near clean plates. Ensure employees have designated areas for drinks.