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NameCHAR BAR NO. 7
Address3118 FINCHER FARM RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/5/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility does not cook prime rib in house. Prime rib is commercially prepared and reheated for service. EHS provided new Bodily Fluid Clean Up procedures in English and Spanish via email.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed ranch, spicy ranch, horseradish sauce, lime crema, white barbecue sauce, and tomato aioli in sautee pre unit maintaining above 41F during inspection. All sauces were being stored in plastic squeeze bottles that stood taller than the air curtain in the unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all sauces. All other cold holding in facility compliant. 0 pts. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed heavy duty grease cleaner being stored above three compartment sink, and in conjunction with clean equipment during inspection. CDI - Employee moved to appropriate location. 0 pts.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed many cutting boards in storage area and on prep units heavily damaged during inspection. Resurfacing or replacement needed. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed heavy rusting on shelving units in WIC during inspection. Resurfacing or replacement needed. 0.5 pts.
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 food debris on shelving in WIC and on various units throughout kitchen during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning needed to preclude pest harborage. Repeat. 0.5 pts. Points not escalated due to vast improvement throughout kitchen area.
51 2 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed all prep sinks and two out of three compartments at three compartment sink unable to plug to retain water during inspection. Repair needed. Repeat. 2 pts.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink being stored on prep table during inspection. CDI - PIC moved to more appropriate location. 0 pts.