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NameQDOBA MEXICAN GRILL AT IVEY`S #627
Address127 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/31/2018
Final Score @ Grade
88 B
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C Observed no certified food protection manager on site. Regional manager called and arrived 20-30 minutes later.
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented - P,PF Observed debris inside container of salt. CDI-disposed of. Cloth used in bottom of pan with cilantro.
14 3 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 Repeat: Observed several containers stored as clean with food debris or greasy. CDI-returned to dish area. |
27 0 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan No No No 8-201.13 When a HACCP Plan is Required - C Observed a vacuum sealer. Cannot be used to reseal packaging after opening. Regional manager said he would remove it from establishment. (No signs of it being used recently)
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food - C Observed containers, squeeze bottles and squirt bottle of lime juice not labeled.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry - C Observed staff with bangle bracelets. No jewelry on hands wrists unless plain wedding band. 2-302.11 (B) Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a Food Employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. - Pf Observed employee with polished, long artificial nails scooping chips without gloves. CDI-discussion
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed food can lids stored on floor. 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C Repeat. Observed W/R/S containers stacked wet and towel dried. Clean items stored on dirty shelving.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes Yes Yes 4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed prep sink split, repaired with rivets, which several now missing. Repair properly or replace prep sink. ITS issued. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hot box not working. Staff were using 2 single unit burners in unit to try to keep all food warm. Get unit repaired. Verification Required. Observed shelving in a couple of units very rusted (repeat)
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C Observed grease build up on equipment including 3 comp sink and prep sink, interiors of coolers, undersides of handles, interior of food cans, shelving storage etc. Thorough cleaning needed throughout.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C Observed floors, walls need cleaning. Replace missing ceiling tiles in kitchen.