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NameFLATIRON KITCHEN AND TAPHOUSE
Address215 S MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/5/2020
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision - PF Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar area. CDI: PIC provided paper towels.
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 Observed potato slicer, lettuce spinner, cheese grater, and onion dicer soiled with food waste and stored as clean. CDI: PIC sent all equipment to be washed and sanitized. REPEAT
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed corn salsa, pico de gallo, heavy cream, sliced cheese, and various other TCS foods being held above 41F in make table across from stove top/flat top. Observed hardboiled eggs and filling in salad make table being held above 41F. Items prepared early morning, cooled to 41F in WIC and placed on front line. PIC relocated items to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Discussed use of ice bags, less product in containers, and keeping lids closed on unit when not in use. Observed cooked wild rice, cooked carrots, housemade pico de gallo, and various other TCS foods being held above 41F in walk-in cooler(WIC). Discussed use of temp logs, shallow pans/sheet pans while cooling, and reorganizing WIC so that prepared TCS foods are closer to ventilation. EHS will return within 10 days to verifiy WIC is keeping temperature. PIC voluntarily discarded products. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
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 foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed grilled chicken breasts and a garlic/oil mix being held at room temperaure at grill with no written procedure in place for TPHC. CDI: PIC provided written procedure for items on TPHC.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored above clean plates. CDI: PIC relocated bottle to approved location.
31 0 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 chopped kale in dense volume in container on top shelf of WIC. CDI: PIC placed kale in more shallow pan for more rapid cooling. Observed cooked vegetables and various other TCS foods stored in plastic containers with lids on, stacked two-three high on shelf in walk-in cooler. Heavy condensation in some containers. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded products prepared prior to 08/05/20 and not within cooling window. Education provided on use of shallow pans, temp logs, open/vented lid system, and reorganizaiton of WIC unit with TCS foods being placed closer to ventilation.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 scoop in bulk sugar container stored with handle in contact with product. CDI: PIC turned handle upright.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-101.14 Copper Use Limitation - P Observed copper mugs with no stainless steel lining in bar area. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded mugs. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several heavily scored cutting boards throughout facility.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no QAC test strips available at time of inspection for testing sanitizer water in both 3-vat sink and sanitizer buckets. EHS will return within 10 days to verify test strips were obtained. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.