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NameMOE`S SOUTHWEST GRILL #1447
Address16933 KAUFINGER ST
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/11/2020
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No Yes 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. -Pf Observed front line hand sink water at 70F. VR ((verification required) See number 48. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed empty soap dispenser at the kitchen handsink . CDI (corrected during inspection)Soap was refilled 1 pt
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed lettuce, iceburg 50F, romaine 51F and shredded cheese 52F sitting on top of the ice in the ice well. Also noted iceburg lettuce 48F in the top of the prep cooler. CDI by removing the iceburg lettuce and putting it in the WIC. The romaine and cheese were nested in the ice to cover the sides of each 1/3 pan. The items were also put on temporary time control for 4 hours. The lettuce in the prep cooler top was also put on a 4 hour time limit. It was suggested covering the lettuce when not busy, using pre-chilled pans during prep and ensuring lettuce is not left out too long. Since this is a new prep cooler and other items were 41F or below only half points were deducted on this repeat violation. 1.5 pts
38 0.50 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 female staff with hair pulled back but no head coverings. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed the staff with bracelets, watches and fancy rings on their wrists and hands.
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 damaged plastic ice machine flip top cover. Cover was repaired with metal hinges, but areas are still not smooth and cleanable. Some minor rust was noted on the walk-in cooler green wire racks and wheels. 0 pts
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C Observed grease and build up on the handles, sides and areas around the two flat top grills. Also noted more detailed cleaning needed on the legs and shelves of the tables under these grills. 0 pts
48 1 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure No No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed one of the two Rinnai tankless water heaters not on. The working water heater was set to 140F water. Front line hand sink was 70F and the 3 comp sink wash water was 98F. Water from the faucet at the 3 comp sink fluctuated between 85-115F. VR (verification required) Service call was made during the inspection. 1 pt