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NameCOTTAGE EXPRESS
Address7209 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/7/2019
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed produce stored on top shelf over cooked cabbage and washed produce. CDI - PIC relocated items to correct storage order.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures No No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed fried chicken wings cooling in reach in cooler at 53F. PIC stated employees cooked them around 1 pm; fried chicken wings not meeting cooling parameters - see temp. chart. CDI - Chicken wings taken to walk in cooler to cool rapidly.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed raw chicken and egg rolls holding in walk in cooler at 42F. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler read at 43F. CDI - Items were uncovered to cool quickly. PIC manually turned down thermometer of walk in cooler; walk in provided ambient temperature of 41F. Observed chicken, tomato, and egg rolls holding above 41F in flip top unit. CDI - All TCS items in flip top were placed in the walk in cooler to cool. PIC manually turned down thermometer of prep unit; prep unit still providing temperature of 47F. EHS will make visit within 10 days of inspection to ensure flip top unit is able to hold TCS foods at 41F or below. REPEAT.
34 0 Thermometers provided and accurate No No No 4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed flip top unit without internal thermometer.
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. Observed several rusted chairs and chairs with ripped padding in kitchen area. REPEAT.
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. Observed cleaning need on outside of equipment and shelving throughout facility. REPEAT.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed damage on wall next to front handsink and wall damage in restroom. Observed missing ceiling tile over walk in freezer door. Repair/replace as necessary.