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NamePORTOFINO ITALIAN
Address5126 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/19/2021
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes No 4-602.11(E)(4) Equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Observed mold and mildew in top interior of ice machine. PIC will have someone clean unit. REPEAT (half points due to improvements in this area).
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 must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed containers of tossed salad cooling tightly covered in prep unit. CDI- tossed salads were uncovered, and taken to the walk-in cooler to further chill.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee cutting tomatoes from the original container. Employee stated that he washed the tomatoes before cutting them. I further explained that washing them and placing them back in the original container will re-contaminate them. CDI- employee discarded two tomatoes, and washed the remaining ones.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Repaint rusty a/c vents in ceiling of kitchen area. Replace stained ceiling tile in kitchen and restroom areas.