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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 2/16/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. EHS briefly observed wrapped bread placed across basin of pizza area hand washing sink at start of inspection. CDI - Bread was moved and stored in lower reach in cooler without comment from EHS. REPEAT.
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes Yes No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed container of shell stock (clams) in WIC without corresponding shellstock tag. Tag was being held with working container in kitchen grill drawer. CDI - Clam supplies were condensed, so as to only require one shell stock tag. Should separate working containers of shell stock be required, retrieve multiple tags from purveyor for establishment use or use printing to produce identical copy of the original tag. REPEAT.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed minor black build up on interior ice chute of ice machine and shield of ice bin. REPEAT.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed plastic single service articles (plastic cup and plastic to go bowl) stored in calamari in the grill drawer and garlic powder at the dry storage area, respectively. CDI - Articles were removed and voluntarily disposed by PIC.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed approximately three (3) metal bins stacked wet while drying. CDI - EHS separated these bins out to improve air drying.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard on shelving surfaces throughout the kitchen area, including chemical shelving, prep area RIC, canned goods storage, and dry storage. Remove cardboard lining; should shelf lining be replaced, use non absorbent material such as plastic liners. REPEAT.