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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/1/2016
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No Yes 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 rice, green beans and pigs feet prepared labeled 3/31/16. CDI items voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. RISK CONTROL PLAN REQUIRED.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed rice, green beans and pigs feet in walk-in cooler above 45F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI items voluntarily discarded.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one sanitizer spray bottle not labeled. CDI bottle labeled.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No Yes 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 rice, green beans and pigs feet in large covered plastic containers above 45F in walk-in cooler. Observed greens, sweet potatoes, sweet potato pies and brown gravy cooling at room temperature less than 135F. CDI rice, green beans and pigs feet voluntarily discarded. Greens, sweet potatoes, sweet potato pies and brown gravy began active cooling process to achieve proper time/temperature window. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. RISK CONTROL PLAN REQUIRED.
36 2 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 excess fruit flies throughout kitchen. REPEAT VIOLATION.
45 2 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes 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 sticker residue on several containers. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk-in freezer door in disrepair. REPEAT VIOLATION
46 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency - C. Observed calcium desposits inside spray arm of dish machine.
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 nonfood contact surfaces throughout facility collecting food and grease residue; gaskets, prep table shelves, reach-in coolers, etc.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed unnecessary items stored around dumpster area. REPEAT VIOLATION.