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NameDIAMOND RESTAURANT
Address1901 COMMONWEALTH AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/5/2018
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
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without certification.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed cut lettuce and cut tomatoes cooling without lids under unwashed produce. CDI-PIC moved items to correct storage.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 2 meatloafs and pan of fried chicken in hot box under 135F. CDI-Rapidly reheated product above 165F. PIC stated that the items had only been in the hot box for less than 2 hours.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed greenbeans, meat sauce, clam chowder, and 2 bins of potato salad past 7 day date marking. CDI-PIC discarded the items. REPEAT 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 4 bags of noodles without date. PIC stated that noodles were prepared last night. CDI-PIC dated the noodles with yesterday dates.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed grits not easily identified unlabeled in kitchen. Observed salad dressings bottles in front bar reach in without the name of the product within it. REPEAT
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed raw chicken stored on floor in walk in shallow container in walk in. REPEAT
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC without hair guard. Observed food employee handling food without beard guard.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on the counter.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving throughout facility with peeling paint and rust.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed shelving throughout facility and in coolers throughout facility with build up of dust and debris. REPEAT no points increased as sticker residue issue resolved.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered - C Observed no covered receptable in woman's restroom
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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. Observed ceiling damage above prep sink in back room and in kitchen above flip tops near vent. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed build up of grease on ceilings and wall. REPEAT
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers - C Observed employee food, drinks, purse, and sunglasses mixed with paper towels and facility's food.