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NameCAFE SOUTH FAMILY RESTAURANT
Address7910 FOREST PINE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/24/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 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 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed missing handwash sign on back handsink. CDI - Provided handwash sign to PIC during the inspection.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed slicer with old food debris, visibly hard and indicating it was there a while. PIC said they use sanitizer to clean machine, and they take some of the parts off and run it through the dishwasher. The rest is cleaned with sanitizer. CDI-EHS showed the PIC the food debris and explained properly W/R/S procedures. PIC took apart and was washed,rinsed and sanitized properly - REPEAT-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several TCS foods in the flip top cooler above 41F: cut tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, ham, Cole slaw, feta (see temperature chart) Discussion with the PIC revealed that the unit was unplugged over night due to freezing up, all product was removed last night and placed back into the unit this morning and then plugged in, unit was temped at 55F. CDI- Allowed PIC to removed all TCS products out of the unit and place back into the walk in cooler to cool back down to 41F or below. After 30 minutes the unit was reading a temp of 47F. PIC has a call out for repair to resolve. This unit shall not used until repaired and is maintaining at 40F or below. Compliance visit within 10 days to ensure the unit is properly functioning.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 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 For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit:  http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed plastic tubs of cut lettuce stacked on top of each other in the walk in cooler. Explained to the PIC the proper method of cooling. CDI - PIC unstacked. EHS observed potato salad in a full metal container under the prep unit, covered with saran wrap. Employee said they made it 1 hr ago. CDI-PIC took to the WIC and put it in two separate containers. Potatoe salad cooled to 41F in 30min
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insects throughout the facility. Clean to prevent attracting pests.
49 0.50 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. Observed exterior of ingredient bins and knife holder accumulating food debris and residue.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed sprayer hose attached to the mop sink spigot with an additional backflow prevention device. CDI - PIC removed the hose and explained why this shall be done.