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Mecklenburg County Health Dept

Public Health Inspections

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Premises Information


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Name

COTTAGE EXPRESS

Address

7209 E W T HARRIS BV

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

NC

28227

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

9/6/2013

Final Score @ Grade

94

A

General Comments

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
1	0	PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties	Yes	Yes	No	An ANSI accredited food safety manager shall be on site at all times. Observed no SERVSAFE or equivalent. CDI by instruction.
26	2	Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used	Yes	Yes	No	All toxic substances shall be labeled. Observed a bucket of sanitizer without a label. CDI by instruction.All chemicals shall be stored at least 6 inches off the ground. Observed toxic substances and chemicals being stored on the ground by the handwash sink near the cash register. CDI by instruction.
34	0.50	Thermometers provided and accurate	Yes	Yes	No	A thin probed metal stemmed thermometer shall be used for taking the temperature of thin massed foods. Observed no thermometer present for taking the temperature of thin massed foods. CDI by instruction.
39	1	Wiping cloths: properly used and stored	Yes	Yes	No	All wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizing solution when not in use. Observed wet wiping cloths throughout the facility. CDI- wet wiping cloths were placed in the sanitizing bucket.
45	1	Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used	No	No	No	All equipment shall be easily cleanable. Observed rusted shelving throughout the facility.
47	0.50	Non-food-contact surfaces clean	No	No	No	All non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed heavy buildup on the gaskets of the reach in refrigerators. Overall cleaning of the facility is needed.
51	0	Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned	No	No	No	A covered receptacle shall be used for the disposal of sanitary napkins. Observed no covered receptacle in the bathroom for the disposal of sanitary napkins.
54	1	Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used	Yes	Yes	No	All employee beverages and personal belongings shall be stored in a designated area. Observed employee cell phones, medication, and drinks being stored with the food on shelves and on the food prep table. CDI-all employee belongings and beverages were removed.