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NameCARMELLA'S PIZZA
Address8124 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/10/2015
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager present at time of inspection.
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed several uncovered employee drinks stored on and above prep surfaces in the kitchen. CDI - drinks relocated.
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 pizza racks stored in front of handsink and items stored inside handsink basin. CDI - items removed from sink and pizza racks relocated.
21 1.50 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 a container of sliced turkey in walk-in that exceeded 7 day date mark. CDI - turkey was discarded. Ensure items are being held 41F/below to keep for 7 days.
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 big bucket of chlorine sanitizer not labeled. CDI - labeled during inspection.
31 0.50 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 several items including ranch cups, sliced turkey, ham, side salads, and salami that were prepared and stored directly in flip top cooler to cool. CDI - discussed proper cooling methods by cooling down first in walk-in prior to placing in flip tops.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed 2 packets of gyro meat sitting out on counter to thaw at room temperature.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-602.11 Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -Pf Observed grab and go cakes stored in Coca- Cola reach-in cooler in front of register without a label. CDI - cakes will be moved behind register until at least allergens can be provided.
42 1 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 containers for wing sauce stacked wet on dish shelf at back.
47 0 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 build-up on shelves above 3-comp sink, gaskets on reach-in coolers, and hood system above grill area.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.-P Observed pipe leaking underneath 3-comp sink.