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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/25/2018
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat violation 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 pork and chicken cooling on the counter for 2 hours. The pork was 96F and the chicken was 79F. CDI - both items were discarded. Observed 3 tubs of rice at 84F in the freezer. The items were placed in the freezer around 9:30 AM to cool. CDI - rice was discarded. Explained proper cooling time/temperature requirements. Facility has a cooling chart they use to keep track of times.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed rice and mashed potatoes holding below 135F in the hot box to the right of the stove. CDI - items were reheated to at least 165F (see temperature chart).
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Repeat violation 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 2 containers of turkey wings cooling on the counter. Observed a container of chicken and 2 containers of pork cooling with one bag of melted ice in the middle of the container. Observed 3 containers of rice cooling while covered with a lid. CDI - some items were discarded due to cooling time violations; the turkey wings were placed on a sheet tray in the freezer to cool.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No General comment 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cleaning needed on the hood.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No General comment 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. - Observed cleaning needed on the floor in the freezer and the fans on the cook line and prep line.