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NameCOWFISH, THE
Address4310 SHARON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/27/2016
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 freshly made sushi rolls stacked five deep in a pan and placed in a prep cooler. Rolls measured 60F. Observed reheated BBQ in a covered pan and placed in a prep cooler. BBQ measured 83F. CDI - both items moved to shallow sheet pans and placed into the walk in cooler/freezer to cool. Both cooled rapidly - see temp chart for BBQ. PIC will address cooling methods with employees. PIC advises he would have caught both of these violations during the 11:00 am line check.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed silver metal cups wet nested and resting on a towel above the ice cream cooler. Repeat violation. Air dry and use a non-absorbant bar mat instead of a towel underneath.
45 1 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 several prep coolers still missing handles. PIC advises that replacements have been ordered.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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. Floors showing wear in the kitchen.