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NameCOWBELL
Address201 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/27/2018
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No Observed a large bin of red sauce sitting with a thawed ice wand in it at 97F. Per the cook, it had been there since 9AM. CDI- Item reheated to 195F on the stove top and placed in an ice bath with another ice wand inside of it. 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
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No Observed unlabeled containers of items that are not easily identifiable. Per the PIC, they were pretzel salts, honey, and hoisin sauce. 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
39 1 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes Yes No Repeat: Observed a wet towel sitting on the counter top. CDI- Placed in the dirty bin. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No No Points Deducted: Observed pans stacked wet. CDI- Rearranged. 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No No Points Deducted: Observed no lid/covering on the single service cup holder on the wall. Provide. 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No -Observed buildup on the shelves containing clean utensils/equipment. -Observed heavy buildup inside of the bins containing clean equipment. -Observed multiple pans (stored as clean) with residue and debris inside. -Observed buildup inside of the microwave, under the beer spouts, and on and under the bar mats. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes No Points Deducted: Observed the mopsink not in operation. Turned off due to facility replacing water heater. Per PIC, they use the mop sink downstairs and the work will be completed in the facility by Monday. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. VERIFICATION WILL BE WITHIN 10 DAYS.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No No Points Deducted: -Observed buildup and residue on the walls. -Observed the walls around the mopsink area down and about to be rebuilt this weekend. -Observed the cove bases separating from the wall by the handsink. 6-501.12 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.