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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/7/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in back of kitchen area. REPEAT (full points). 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed the back door being propped open in back of facility without any protection as for as fan curtains or shields. CDI- PIC closed the door.
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 items in walk-cooler stored below 41 F that were not covered. CDI- items were covered.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. CDI- employee put on hair restraint.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed bowl without a handle stored inside of container of cooked chitterlings in walk-in cooler. CDI- Bowl was removed. Repeat (full points).
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed of single-service trays stored on floor of dry storage area. CDI- items were placed on shelves.
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 exterior of containers, shelving, and equipment in kitchen area. Clean dust and debris from fan screen above prep sink near back door. 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 damage areas of 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 splash from walls in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).