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NameRITZ-CARLTON MAIN FLOOR BAR AND KITCHEN, THE
Address201 E TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/9/2014
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper date marking and 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. Observedno date marking on many items, such as turkey, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, brie, ham, sausage. CDI - items voluntarily discarded. 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 isincorrect. -P. Observed expired product - pimento cheese, garlic butter, tomato paste, hummus, aioli. CDI - voluntarily discarded.
22 0 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 foodswith begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf. Observed no TPHC forms in use forhollandaise and softened butter. Observed no times marked on butter. CDI - left template with PIC and explained how to fill themout.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No Yes Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosureand reminder.-Pf. Observed salmon and burger without consumer advisory. VR - will return to ensure compliance.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air mustflow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed sliced lettuce and tomato tightly covered for cooling. Product measured50F. CDI - uncovered and vented.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No -302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observedbreading items unlabeled.
36 1 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 many fruit flies in bar area.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No . 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalledproducts. -Pf. Observed dented can stored on shelf with other in-use foods. CDI - removed.
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 split cooler gasket.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-301.12 (C). Provide three compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing utensils and equipment unless alternative manual warewashing equipment is approved for use when there are special cleaning needs or constraints. Observed employee using 1 vat integrated prep table sink in combination with soapy water bucket and sanitizer bucket to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils used in nearby food preparation. CDI - PIC was told that approved three compartment sink shall be used for processing these utensils.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed walk in cooler shelveswere soiled.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed facilityengineering department is gradually replacing absorbent ceiling tiles.6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac ventsshall be maintained in good repair. Observed dusty fan covers in walk in cooler.
54 0 Meets ventilation and 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 purse stored under sink in room service area.