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NameBLUE TAJ, THE
Address14815 BALLANTYNE VILLAGE WY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/21/2017
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles. -P Observed food employee pick stuff up off the floor with gloves on and continue with food preparation. CDI Food employee stopped and directed to wash their hands. REPEAT 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P Observed several employees not washing long enough and not using protective barrier to turn off faucet. CDI All food employees directed to wash their hands.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed in downstairs walk in cooler unwashed produce and veggies being stored over ready to eat uncovered foods. CDI Spoke to PIC regarding this, items will be moved. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed big containers of gravy in walk in cooler not covered. CDI PIC covered containers.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several plates, storage containers with debris. CDI All items returned to ware washing. REPEAT Saw improvement overall.
21 0 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 Observed the following not date marked: homemade mango dressing, half and half at the bar, coleslaw and pico de gallo. CDI Items were allowed for back dating.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles of oil not labeled. Observed dry spices that are not easily recognizable marked. Make sure to label all working containers of food/food ingredients. REPEAT.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor. Make sure to keep all sanitizer buckets off the floor.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed utensils being stored in a pot of water with oil debris floating on top. Make sure to follow the correct utensil in storage.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking. Make sure to allow equipment and utensils to air dry.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed several melted plastic storage containers. CDI Disgarded. Make sure to throw away when in bad condition. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed loose gasket on reach in unit 1 in front of grill and flip top unit for salad dressing.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-501.18 Keep the wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed wash solution heavily soiled. Make sure to use clean wash water.
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 on shelves in walk in cooler, reach in cooler doors, cooler doors of reach in units, and cooler door handles. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors open to trash receptacle areas. Make sure to keep closed.*Share facility, will contact other food establishments.*
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Observed absorbent tiles in both restrooms. Replace with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed splatter on walls and ceilling of food debris. Make sure to increase cleaning.
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 cell phone being stored above flip top prep unit. CDI Spoke to PIC regarding designated area to prevent contaminaton of equipment, utensils and food.