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NameVIVA CHICKEN
Address1617 ELIZABETH AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/6/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - Observed unwashed produce stored above washed produce and RTE sauces in outdoor walk-in cooler. Store unwashed produce below washed produce and RTE foods. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - Observed raw steak stored above RTE dressing in indoor walk-in cooler and raw steak stored above RTE juices in outdoor walk-in cooler. - CDI - PIC relocated raw steak to bottom shelf.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - Observed plantains thawing at room temperature. Do not thaw at room temperature. Approved thawing methods include thawing under refrigeration, under running water at or below 70F, and during the cooking process. - CDI - PIC moved plantains to refrigeration unit.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - REPEAT - Observed clean dishes stacked wet. Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT - Observed handsink pulling away from the wall. Caulk sink so that it is affixed to the wall. - NOTE: No point escalation today due to different equipment needing repair.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 residue and debris on the inside of cooler drawers on cook line. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to prevent buildup.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 floor damage at far end of cook line. Water pooling where floor is damaged. Repair flooring.