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NameCOPAN RESTAURANT
Address3607 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/8/2016
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsGrade changed to reflect their menu being in compliance. Miscommuniation noted by PIC during the verification visit- points for 31 changed to 0.

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 Observed no one onsite with a certified food protection manager's certification. 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No Observed a drink stored on the prep counter with no lid. Drink moved to the bottom shelf to correct. 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils.
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No Observed a pan stored in the handsink today and observed heavy boxes of fruit that had come in stored in front of the only kitchen handsink. Items moved today to correct. 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No Observed a spatula being washed in the 3 comp sink and it was put on the stove as clean without sanitizing it(no sanitizer over there to use). Dishes began to be run through dishwasher after pre washing in the sink to correct. 4-702.11 Before Use After Cleaning - P
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No Observed two batches of beans that were made yesterday and still had not fallen below 45F. The middle of the product was warmer than the outside indicating a cooling issue. 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Both batches of beans discarded today to correct.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No Observed two soups and lettuce that was cut or made two days ago and they did not have a date on them. Both back dated during the inspection. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No Yes Observed eggs offered any way without an asterik with a health statement and observed no table tents warning customers of the heatlh risk. VR with in 10 days. 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Observed beans that had been cooling over night uncovered and in a metal pan inside of the walk in cooler. These beans were in too deep of a portion to cool properly. Split these into thinner portions and keep them uncovered as observed today. Beans discarded. 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
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and in the walk in freezer- foods picked up during inspection to correct. 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No Observed deli wrap and toothpicks stored directly next to the bar handwash sink- moved so they would not be contaminated by handwash splash. 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No Observed rusted racks and a rusted walk in door today. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No Observed no covered trash can in the women's bathroom. 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No Observed the grease trap lid open and the recycle bin lid open today. Observed trash on the ground around the dumpster. 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles - C
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No Observed build up on the ceiling vents. Observed broken tile on the floor and wall. Observed low grout around the dishwasher. 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.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No Observed no cover on light above dish machine. 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - C