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NameCARMELLA'S PIZZA
Address8124 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/4/2018
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. Observed no certified food manager present. Repeat
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at sani bucket below 50ppm chlorine. CDI, Sanitizer refreshed.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed items in pizza flip top holding temperature above 45F. PIC stated food had been placed in holding unit at 2 pm. CDI, items were placed on TPHC for the remainder of the 4 hours. Items will discarded at 6pm.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No Yes 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed pizza held on TPHC, items were labeled with beginning times but were not labeled with end times. CDI, items marked. No written procedures produced. Procedures template provided via email. VR
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 pasta in large, tightly covered plastic container at 84F. Observed mozzarella cheese at 55F, cooling in large, tightly covered containers. Observed Cooked chicken stacked in large container. Outer pieces of chicken were observed at 84F, center most chicken observed at 108F. If EHS had not intervened items would have not reached cooling parameters.
38 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes 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 not wearing head coverings.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in solution with less than 50ppm chlorine concentration.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed clean cups stored on soiled counter.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed pizza flip top not able to maintain food temperature at or below 45F. In 2019, cold holing temperature of 41F must be reached.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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 establishment in need of cleaning, especially under and between equipment.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11 Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers - C Observed personal belonging stored amongst establishment equipment and utensils.