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NamePINKY`S WESTSIDE GRILL
Address1600 W MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/6/2016
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 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 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwash sign at bar sink. CDI: PIC provided with sign today.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed employee prepping raw chicken on scale. Observed employee put scale away as clean without W/R/S FCS. CDI: Employee directed to clean scale after each use 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with pink build up throughout. CDI: PIC began cleaning ice machine during inspection.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed shrimp thawing in sink at 56F. CDI: Shrimp moved to prep immediately. REPEAT VIOLATION
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed one gallon of milk opened 1/5 with no date. CDI: PIC dated product.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one bottle of sanitizer at bar with no label. CDI: PIC labelled bottle.
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 chicken that during prep exceeded 45F. Chicken was being portioned and placed in a deep plastic container, tightly packed. CDI: PIC moved chicken into a thinner layer and placed it into the cooler.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No l3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water. CDI: Shrimp moved to prep immediately.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No Yes 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed salt and water in unlabelled containers. CDI: Items labelled by PIC 3-602.11 Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -Pf Observed baked goods for grab n go on display at the bar. Items had no label. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cabbage and tomatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Observed dry good stored on floor in dry storage crate.
38 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 employee with ring containing stones on hand preparing food.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed SS items on floor of dry storage crate.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Use equipment for its intended purpose. Observed 2 coolers labelled "bottled and prepackaged products only" being used to store facility made dressings.