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Mecklenburg County Health Dept

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Name

CEDAR STREET TAVERN

Address

120 N CEDAR ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

NC

28202

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/28/2023

Final Score @ Grade

98

A

General Comments

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
16	0	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized	No	No	No	4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed the interior panel of the ice machine accumulating black residue. Clean and maintain.
22	1.50	Proper cold holding temperatures	Yes	No	No	3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed small flip top cooler with ambient air of 60F. All TCS foods in the unit (cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, black beans, sautéed onions, sautéed peppers, salmon, etc.) were all above 41F. Unit was unplugged. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all the TCS foods in the unit and plugged unit back. Wait until the units is 41F and below before placing in use. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
43	0.50	In-use utensils: properly stored	No	No	No	3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed knife being stored in between refrigeration equipment.
55	0	Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 missing light shield in the dishmachine area. Observed light shields over the food prep area are warped and/or cracked. Repair/replace these areas
56	0	Meets ventilation & 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 dust accumulating on the ceiling and on the vent in the walk-in cooler. Clean and maintain.