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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/29/2022
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
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw chicken livers and chicken gizzards stored above container of raw pork chops in refrigeration unit. PIC and employee stated that they were told to store this way by a previous inspector. CDI- items were reversed. Inspector educated and provided documents to employees on the proper way to store food.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed pork chops thawing in prep sink with water running, but not agitating the meat. CDI. -zero-
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 two live roaches on countertop near front line. Observed several gnats in kitchen area. Last pest control treatment was done on 11/17/2022. Report showed that areas of the building need to be repaired to prevent insect and rodent entry. REPEAT (full points)
54 1 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. Observed dumpster doors open in back of facility. CDI- dumpster doors were closed. Repeat (full points).
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. Repair damaged area to wall in dining room. PCI stated that someone drove their car into the building. They stated that building inspections have reviewed the issue, but did not stop the facility from operating. Observed damages to floor and wall tile in kitchen area. Repair damages to walls and floors in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points). 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 areas. Clean splash from walls and ceiling in kitchen area.