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NameCOTTAGE EXPRESS
Address7209 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/7/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed food employee turn faucet off with their bare hands after hand washing. CDI, employee rehashed hands following proper procedures.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed flip top prep cooler maintaining not maintaining TCS foods at 41 degrees F and below. Observed chicken at 52 degrees F and egg rolls at 51 degrees F. Operator stated foods recently placed in unit and foods were relocated to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Ambient air temperature of unit measured 46 degrees F. Visit to ensure calibration of cooler required.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-208.11 Store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-P - Observed burn cream on shelving over food. CDI, burn cream relocated for proper storage.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf - Observed flip top prep cooler with ambient air temperature of 46 degrees F and chicken and egg roll held between 51-52 degrees F.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket testing 0ppm chlorine.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed clean pans wet stacked on clean drain board of 3 compartment sink.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 47 4-205.10FoodEquipment,CertificationandClassification-C-Observedsteriliteandothercontainersusedasfoodstorage containers. Use food grade liner or replace with containers that are smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable food storage containers.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 49 4-601.11(C)Keepnonfoodcontactsurfacesofequipmentcleantoavoidbuildupofdust,foodresidueordebris.4-602.13Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris and residues accumulating on shelving thoughout kitchen and walk in cooler and reach in refrigerator.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-201.11Floors,wallsandceilingsshallbedesigned,constructed,andinstalledsotheyaresmoothandeasilycleanable. Observed some wall and floor tile damage and missing ceiling tile in kitchen. Observed stained absorbent ceiling tile in restroom. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C - Observed general cleaning needed on shelving throughout kitchen. Repeat.