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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/14/2018
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 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 several plates and scoops stored as clean while they were still covered with food debris. Observed pink build up on the shield of the ice machine. CDI - items started to be cleaned during the inspection.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P - Observed chicken and steak in the walk in cooler dated 8/7/18; items were on their 8th day. They were 45F; keep in mind that food 42F -45F can only be held for a maximum of 4 days and food 41F or below can only be held for a maximum of 7 days. Observed steak in the walk in at 44F but the item was on it's 5th day (8/10/18). CDI - all items were 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 a spray bottle of bleach unlabeled. CDI -bottle was labeled. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P - Observed a bottle of bleach stored beside to-go boxes and a watermelon. CDI - bottle was removed.
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 rice cooling on the counter. CDI - the containers were split into 4 and placed in the freezer to rapidly cool; see temperature chart.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed several flies and gnats throughout the facility. Keep bug lights on and contact the pest management company to help mitigate the issue. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed large gaps around the back door. Repair/replace door.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No General comment 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed chipping/rusting shelves in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Replace shelves. 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 non absorbent. - Observed a piece of plywood behind the 2 compartment prep sink. Seal or paint the wood or remove it.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat violation 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 equipment on the cook line. Observed cleaning needed on the walk in cooler shelves, shelves on the cook line, drying racks and the dry storage shelves. Remove old, dirty cardboard on the shelf under the table on the cook line.
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 floors and walls on the cook line.