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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/17/2022
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed minimal food debris in hand sink near fryers. CDI- instructed PIC to only use hand sink for handwashing.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11(E)(4) Equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Clean top interior of ice machine. PIC will have someone clean it soon.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in kitchen area. Last pest control was 6/16/2022 according to paperwork. Observed mouse droppings in cabinets near front counter. REPEAT (full points).
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several stacks of containers that were stacked wet. CDI- containers were separated and allowed to air dry.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes Yes 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed freezer not holding freezing temperatures in walk-in freezer. Observed facility placing large units of hot food in freezer for cooling. Recommendation is to use ice bath to bring temperature of items down before bringing into freezer. VR- facility has ten days to repair unit due to the walk-in freezer being needed. REPEAT 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Replace rusty shelving in walk-in cooler.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean interior of cabinets near front counter. Clean exterior of oven, fryers, refrigeration units, and shelving in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Keep dumpster doors and lids closed at dumpster areas. Observed open doors on dumpster. CDI doors were closed. REPEAT (half points due to severity).
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Replace cracked floor tiles in kitchen area. 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. Clean floors in corners and under equipment in kitchen area. Clean splash from walls in kitchen area. Clean dust from ceiling tiles and a/c vents. REPEAT (full points)