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NameCARMELLA'S PIZZA
Address8124 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/22/2017
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 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. - 2pts. Observed certified food manager not present. CDI: CFPM later showed up 15 minutes into inspection.
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes Yes No Repeat: - 1 pt. 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed two uncovered employee drinks sitting on prep surfaces in kitchen. CDI: drinks discarded.
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No Repeat: 2 pts. 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed trays and other dishes stored over top handsink in kitchen. CDI: all dishes moved.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No Repeat: 1.5 pts. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed build-up/food debris/grease residue on slicer, big mixer, and marinara/pizza containers stored on shelf above 3 -comp sink. CDI: containers removed to be cleaned; slicer and mixer will be cleaned before use.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No 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 - 1.5 pts. Observed no/incorrect date on ranch dressing, italian sausage, pastrami, container of alfredfo sauce, marinara sauce, and pizza sauce stored inside walk-in cooler. According to employee, these items were prepared Friday and Saturday. CDI: correct date placed on products. 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 penne pasta, italian sausage, spaghetti noodles, and a container of alfredo sauce in walk-in cooler all with expired dates. CDI: all product discarded.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate Yes No No 4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. 0.5 pts. Observed thermometers missing from sandwich, salad, and pizza prep coolers. CDI: thermometers provided and placed inside units.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No General Comment: 0 pts. 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a container of ranch dressing stored on floor of walk-in cooler.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No General Comment: - 0 pts. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees handling food without hair restraints.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No General Comment: 0 pts. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths not in use stored wet on counter.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No Repeat: 1 pt. 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed marinara and pizza sauce containers wet stacked on back shelf above 3-comp sink.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No General Comment: 0 pts. 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 on walls behind 3-comp sink and cook area. General Comment: Clean conveyor pizza oven. Observed build-up.