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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/23/2023
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee drinks stored above food contact surfaces across from fryer in kitchen area. CDI- drinks were removed and discarded. -zero-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. There was not any soap or paper towels provided at hand sinks near walk-in cooler in kitchen. CDI- PIC provided soap and paper towels for handsink.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes 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. Observed chicken livers and gizzards stored above fish and pork chops in reach-in unit in kitchen area. CDI- chicken items were placed on the bottom shelf. REPEAT (half points due to severity). For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed ice paddles stored with food debris on them on the exposed shelving in walk-in freezer. Items are used to help cool product. CDI- Items were placed at 3-comp sink to be properly cleaned. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 a mouse crawling along the wall of dining room that is currently not in use. Observed old fryers, and furniture stored in dining room. Last pest control was done on 1/31/2023. REPEAT (FULL POINTS)
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed containers of chitterlings, fried chicken, and beef ribs that were stored below 41 F in the walk-in freezer, uncovered. CDI- PIC properly covered items to prevent contamination.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use, damp wiping cloths stored on shelving at serving line. CDI- damp cloths were placed in buckets of sanitizer solution.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 exterior of fryers, ovens, refrigeration units, and interior of shelving in kitchen area. Clean or removed dirty equipment that is not being used, but stored in dining room area.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors on dumpster that were open. 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 areas of floorboards and walls 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 walls behind equipment, and prep stations in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points)