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NameQ TAVERN
Address201 S MCDOWELL ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/23/2018
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed chemical bottle hanging on side of hand sink in bar area. Observed food debris in hand sink in kitchen area. CDI-PIC educated on hand sink use and sinks were cleaned.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed 4 containers of salad dressing under raw beef in reach in. CDI-PIC educated on storage order and items moved to correct storage order.
14 0 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 can opener blade with food debris build up. PIC stated that the can opener had been used in the morning. CDI-PIC educated on utensils used with TCS foods and can opener was moved to be cleaned.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 several items cooling from breakfast or reheating that was tightly wrapped with plastic. Items were within cooling parameters. CDI-PIC educated on cooling methods and items were vented.
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 food employees preparing food with no hair or beard restraints.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed coffee cups and plastic cups over stacked in coffee areas with lips and lids to coffee cups exposed to contamination.
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed expired chlorine and quat sanitizer test strips. CDI-PIC ordering new strips.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris build up in gaskets of reach ins. Observed build up on handles of coolers and reach ins.
53 0.50 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 chipped and broken tile throughout the kitchen. Observed chipped paint in the 3 compartment sink area with new equipment stored. REPEAT
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food and drink stored on the top shelf of reach in units.