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NamePORTOFINO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT - THE ARBORETUM
Address8128 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/24/2015
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed rolling rack of glasses in front of handsink on two occasions and a brillo pad in handsink near 3-comp sink. CDI - Rack rolled away from handsink and brill pad removed from sink basin. Clean sink. -1-
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed consumer advisory on the menu without disclosure statement and asterisk or other symbol denoting which items are undercooked or raw. Provide symbol and disclosure. -.5-
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working containers of oil and salt/pepper mix without labels. Label these items with the common name. -0-
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed covers missing on cooked sausage, lettuce in water, cut tomatoes and other items in walk in that are cooked and cooled. Provide covers to prevent cross-contamination. -1-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed split gasket on prep cooler. Replace gasket. -0-
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on shelves near reach in freezer and on handsink nozzles. Clean. -0-
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed cardboard container and dumpster with open doors and garbage dumpster with an open lid. Keep these closed. -0-
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-502.12 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. Observed dust buildup on vents in the kitchen, bathroom and hallway near restrooms. Clean. -.5-