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NameTRADE RESTAURANT AND BAR
Address132 E TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/19/2018
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed container of unwashed apples and citrus fruits over containers of meat and cheeses in reach in. CDI: Items reorganized. REPEAT VIOLATION Overall improvements made in storage of food throughout facility.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed ice wand in freezer with food contact surface unprotected. CDI: Wand was washed, rinsed, and sanitized, wrapped in plastic and refrozen.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures No Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Observed kale sausage soup cooling at a rage of .375F/min on ice. CDI: Product more frequently stirred and then it was cooling at a rate of .92F/min. 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 45F within 4 hours. -P Observed sliced turkey cooling in reach in at a rate of 0F/min. CDI: Product moved to flat pan for rapid cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION NOTE: Overall facility has made huge strides in education of staff and is working on training and has implemented tracking for cooling.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed overstacked lettuce in ice on line. CDI: Amount of lettuce was reduced and product was wedged into ice so ice was up and around product. REPEAT VIOLATION Overall significant improvements made in cold holding throughout facility.
31 0.50 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 Observed berry jam cooling in deep pans with ice not up and around product. CDI: Jam was placed in half pans to rapidly cool. Observed turkey cooling in reach in while tightly covered. CDI: Turkey spread out and uncovered in larger pan. Observed sausage kale soup cooling on ice with infrequent stirring. CDI: Stirring frequency increased.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 olive oil bottles not labeled at grill station. CDI: Pan labeled. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep surface at the bar. CDI: Phone relocated. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement from previous inspection.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.Observed shelving in reach in units rusted/peeling. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement from previous inspection.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed missing floor tiles in various areas. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement from previous inspection. 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. Observed heavily stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. REPEAT VIOLATION Significant improvement from previous inspection.