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NameCARMELLA'S PIZZA
Address8124 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/16/2019
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No No 401.14 Handwashing Signage - C Install hand washing signage in men's bathroom. 0 points.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Raw chicken was cold holding at 50 degrees plus inside of deep plastic container inside of 2 door reach in unit. Also observed salad containers cold holding >41 degrees inside of reach in 2 door unit. CDI- Foods were moved to walk in cooler to properly cool. Education was given. REPEAT- No escalation of points due to nature of violation. -1.5 points.
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 salads cooling in enclosed plastic containers while stored on top of each other in wic. Also observed raw steaks, and beef stored in tight container while fully wrapped in plastic. Mozzarella cheese was cooling in dense containers stacked on top of each other in walk in. Also observed salads cooling in enclosed casing inside of reach in 2 door. CDI- education was given and products were moved into shallow amounts/freezer for better cooling methods. - 1 point. Facility is to work on cooling. This has been mentioned the past several inspections.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Repair torn gasket on 2 door tall dough cooler. 0 points.
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. Clean handle of 2 door tall unit. Remove marinara buildup and flour buildup from interior of dough cooler. etc. -.5 points.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. 0 points.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.15 Cleaning Maintenance Tools, Preventing Contamination - C Remove black mold buildup from caulking of the 3 comp sink. -.5 points.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Install brighter bulbs inside of walk in cooler. All equipment must have at least 10 ftcd. 0 points. General Comment: Observed fresh delivered perishable products come and facility not put priority on working them up and off floor. Observed one boxed product stored near mop water. Ensure priority is placed on putting items up for storage and off the floor.