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NameCHAR BAR NO. 7
Address3118 FINCHER FARM RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/20/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 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 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed cleaning cloth and brillo pad stored in basin of two bar handsinks and sink at bar entrance to kitchen slow draining. CDI - Items cleaned out of basins of handsinks and handsink drain cleared. -0-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in chemical sanitizing dish machine. PIC discontinued using dish machine until repaired. Use 3-comp sink with sanitizer of correct strength. VR no later than 07/23/2022 to ensure dish machine is properly sanitizing dishes. -1.5-
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed cut tomatoes, shredded lettuce, batter station and other TCS foods in prep units at cook line and salad prep unit cold holding above 41F from 07/19/2022 or before. Items stay in place overnight. PIC voluntarily discarded TCS foods and placed them temporarily on TPHC until unit repaired. EHS reminded PIC to follow TPHC procedures by discarding unused TCS foods after 4 hours. VR no later than 07/23/2022 to ensure all TCS foods are cold holding at or below 41F. REPEAT -3-
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two (2) unlabeled bottles of chemicals in bar and in patio seating area. CDI - PIC labeled with common name of products. -0-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flying insects near can wash and near smaller bar section to the immediate left of the kitchen exit on the bar side. -0-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed food contact surfaces of to-go aluminum containers facing upward, unprotected on top shelf at cook line. Invert these to protect food contact surfaces. -0-