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NamePINKY`S WESTSIDE GRILL
Address1600 W MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/1/2016
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
11 0 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging has be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Observed one dented can of jalapenos on dry good shelf. CDI: Item set aside for credit.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with pink residue throughout chute. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 buttermilk squash, buttermilk onions, and lettuce in make area holding above 45F. Observed sliced tomatoes and garbonzo beans holding above 45F in WIC. CDI: Items rapidly cooled in ice. REPEAT VIOLATION
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 shrimp cooling in WIC tightly covered. Observed sliced tomatoes cooling in WIC tightly covered. CDI: Items vented, and ice added to ice bath for shrimp. REPEAT VIOLATION
33 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed shrimp and fish pieces holding above 45F. Items were thawed in warm water and placed in refrigerator and WIC without proper cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all food in working containers except those readily identifiable such as rice or dry pasta. Observed no label on large bottle with clear liquid. PIC identified it as water. CDI: by labeling bottle water. REPEAT VIOLATION 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 packaged for consumer self service with no address of facility. All other items have been corrected since last inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION
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 large tub of flour with lid open and not in use.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored with spray bottles. CDI: Discussion with PIC that all wet cloths need to be stored in sanitizer between uses.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gaskets on reach in cooler and WIC. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Ensure equipment is used for its intended purpose. Observed 2 coolers for "prepackaged and bottled products only" holding house made sauces in portion cups and house made banana pudding. REPEAT VIOLATION