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NameCOTTAGE EXPRESS
Address7209 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/20/2019
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat violation 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed chicken, tomato, lettuce and egg rolls holding above 41F. CDI - items were placed in the walk in cooler to cool; see temperature chart. Lettuce and tomato voluntarily discarded.
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 chicken wings cooling on the counter. CDI - explained proper cooling methods. Chicken wings were placed in the freezer to rapidly cool; see temperature chart.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No General comment 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. - Observed a wet cloth on the prep table.
42 0.50 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 container stacked wet.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. - Observed chicken wings and crab rangoons stored in cardboard boxes. CDI - cardboard was removed. Only store food in clean/sanitized food-grade containers.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat Violation 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cleaning needed on reach in cooler shelves, the walk in cooler shelves and the vent in the walk in cooler.