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NameQ TAVERN
Address201 S MCDOWELL ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/17/2014
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation.-PF. Observed facility without PIC until 30 minutes after inpsection began.
12 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-202.18 Obtain shellstock in containers bearing source identification tags that are affixed by the harvester or dealer. -Pf. Observed oyster in cooler that did not have harvester tag. Oysters are not on the menu. PIC stated it was for personal use. Had PIC provide harvester and checked farm, they are listed on interstate shellfish shipper list. Instructed to leave personal items out of the facility because it will be inspected along with foods in facility.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf. Observed dish machine not hitting 180F. CDI maintenace repaired machine.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 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. Observed facility with chicken and dumpling base that was at 53F from last night. CDI item discarded.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P. Observed facility with melon salad and boiled eggs above 53F. CDI discarded salad and eggs. Suggested facility use time. Left TPHC procedures. Repeat.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 premade lettuce, tomato, and onion slices and pimento cheese not dated. CDI items dated. Repeat. 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 chili, ribs, ranch dressing, ancho pork, short ribs, chick pea pico, and roasted red pepper aoli held past time/temperature parameters. CDI items discarded. Repeat.
26 0 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 two sanitizer bottles not labeled. CDI items labeled.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed tuna thawing in vacuum packaged product. Follow instructions manufacturer places on package. Item must be taken out of package before thawing occurs.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed vents in downstairs coolers covered with dust.