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NameFLATIRON KITCHEN AND TAPHOUSE
Address215 S MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsChef stated that he will discontinue the process of Reduced Oxygen Packaging and will use ziplock bags. EHS requests a confirmation letter stating that he has stopped. Vacuum Sealer machine needs to be removed from the premises. Chef stated that the dehydrator machine is only used for lemons and oranges at the bar TPHC - Garlic Butter Oysters are received frozen Inland Seafood letter present for Aquacultured Salmon

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed two dented cans in dry storage. CDI - Items were removed to be returned to the supplier.
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed missing tag for one container of muscles due to it being separated from the bag. Observed several tags with missing dates from when the last product was sold. CDI - Muscles were placed next to the bag with its tag. Chef spoke to staff about the importance of labeling shell stock tags.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed missing disclosure for both lunch and dinner menus. Observed missing asterisks for cold-smoked salmon, “add salmon”, Atlantic salmon, Steak Frites, and Burgers.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed 500+ppm Quat sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink and spray bottles. Sanitizer will be diluted until the dispenser has been repaired.
29 1 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes No No 8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required.-P/Pf Observed missing Training logs, Cooling logs, Calibration logs and required labeling for ROP cooked pork belly. HACCP approval is for ROP of raw foods and Sous Vide only. CDI - ROP cooked pork belly was voluntarily discarded. Chef stated that he will discontinue the process of Reduced Oxygen Packaging and will use ziplock bags. EHS requests a confirmation letter stating that he has stopped. Vacuum Sealer machine needs to be removed from the premises. EHS will review procedures during next week’s verification visit.
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed a missing thermometer for the front kitchen low cooler.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one employee cutting vegetables while wearing a bracelet.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed grill utensils stored inside of 67 degree water.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed tasting spoons in a container with the handles turned in different directions.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a “household use only” chest freezer and vegetable juicer. Observed rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler. Observed tape holding together the handle of the potato / fry slicer.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster lids.