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NameCOWBELL
Address201 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/3/2019
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed ranch in squeeze bottle holding above 41F in prep top and buttermilk on ice above 41F. CDI: Ranch rapidly cooled in ice. Buttermilk discarded and remade with ice bath that goes up and around product. Observed pimiento cheese and mushrooms in cooler drawer above 41F. CDI: Pimiento cheese rapidly cooled. Mushrooms to be used by end of day REPEAT VIOLATION
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee preparing food with unapproved rings. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees with no hair restraints preparing food.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet cloth stored in soapy water. CDI: Wet cloth removed to dirty laundry area. REPEAT VIOLATION
40 0.50 Washing fruits and vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee pull head of lettuce from cooler and immediately cut and place it on plate without washing. No proof of lettuce being pre-washed could be found. CDI: Lettuce washed and new plate obtained.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed handles of scoops down in spices in upstairs storage.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gasket on salad cooler doors and cooler drawer.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed baseboard pulling from wall under handsink.