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NameCOTTAGE EXPRESS
Address7209 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/16/2017
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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. Two employee drinks with screw top lids on counter top stored on prep table. CDI - Discarded.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Bottle of pump soap stored in hand sink. CDI - Relocated.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-702.11 After cleaning, utensils and food contact surfaces shall be sanitized before use. Utensils being washed and rinsed but no step to sanitize. CDI - Explained process to employees; dishes sanitized.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Cooked shrimp, cooked pork, and beans sprouts holding above 45F in flip top. CDI - All relocated to walk in cooler for rapid cool down.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Pork ribs thawing in standing water in prep sink. CDI - Placed in walk in cooler for slow thaw.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Replace damaged weather stripping at back door. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed a couple of live roaches in kitchen. Continue working with pest control service provider to eliminate pests.
41 1 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Rice and flour scoops stored with handles contacting food.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace split gaskets and shelving with rust and chipping paint in walk in cooler.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean build up from walk in cooler shelves, surfaces of equipment, and equipment handles throughout.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-502.12 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. Clean floors throughout especially under rack in freezer and under cook line.