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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/3/2014
Final Score @ Grade
92 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 the different types of raw animal foods. - • . PObserved raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Rearranged so chicken was on the bottom to correct.
17 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes Yes No 3-403.11 Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P•Observed two containers of smothered chicken stored on the steam table today that were at <135F and were leftovers. Leftovers must be reheated to 165F using approved equipment to reheat such as the microwave or stove top.Chicken reheated properly today to correct.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes 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 45F. -P Observed beef gravy that had cooled over night and still had not reached 45F or less. Discarded today to correct.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf'Observed mulitple TCS items not date marked today such as corn, collards, fried chicken, gravies, beans, black eyed peas etc. All back dated today except for corn which was discarded.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 gravy that had cooled in a very deep portion, tightly covered, and in a plastic container. Discarded today to correct.Recommend placing food in shallow portions and placing in walk in cooler or walk in freezer.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.Observed gnats in the facility today.6-202.13 Insect Control devicesObserved fly strips stored above food and dry storage today- taken down today.Use approved fly measures such as fly lights and fans.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed build up on and in the fryers. Clean dishwasher area
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Remove unused and overflowing grease bin and full trash can behind the dumpster.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No Clean floors under dishwasher and 3 comp. sink. Clean floor drains.