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NameCOTTAGE EXPRESS
Address7209 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/25/2019
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed pink buildup to the scoop in the sugar bin. CDI-The scoop was removed and placed at the 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed the spray bottle with bleach water that was above 100ppm. It was bleaching out the test strip. CDI-The bottle was emptied and remade.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No 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. Observed scoop handles stored directly in the food product. CDI-The handles were moved out of the product.
42 0 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 pans stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure pans are fully air dried prior to stacking.
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 rusted shelving in the walk in cooler and rusted chairs in the kitchen. Have replaced. REPEAT. 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification - C Observed a flat card board box being used to cover a large red bin of dry rice. The owner explained that the lid was damaged and they had been using this instead. Explained that a new lid is needed.
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 needed to the shelves in the walk in cooler, and the insides of both flip top coolers and the shelf holding the rice hot holding pots. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaking from the plumbing underneath the hand wash sink. CDI-The owner was able to repair the plumbing onsite.