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NameSBARRO ITALIAN EATERY #444
Address11025 CAROLINA PLACE PY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/15/2020
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No certified food protection manager present in unit during inspection. GM indicated that there is only one certified manager and today is their day off.
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P Observed employee consume personal beverage then return to preparation and service with no hand washing. CDI - manager coached employee to wash hands after drinking
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed sanitizer in 3 part sink less than 50 ppm. Concentration was checked by employee when filled but the solution was hot and test strip reading inaccurate. CDI - manager drained and replaced sanitizer with new at 200ppm. REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed organic buildup on interior surfaces of ice machine. CDI - manager had employee clean
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 All items in pizza prep cooler with elevated temperatures. Toppings on top make line between 50 - 52f and products inside bottom reach in portion 43-45f. Manager indicated unit had been turned off for cleaning last night but not turned back on before this morning when it was restocked. CDI - manager discarded all TCS items in the unit as they had been in the unit greater than 4 hours. Manager will ensure that unit is plugged in and turned on in the evening after cleaning to ensure unit temperature is sufficient to maintain temperatures of 41 or lower. REPEAT - continued temperature issues with this unit may result in permit action.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes Yes No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed no time marked on food items using TPHC. Discussed with manager that TPHC procedures for timing must be followed. CDI - manager placed proper time marking on items based on the written procedures. REPEAT
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed pasta cooling in sealed bulk black pans in walk in cooler. CDI - manager uncovered pasta to facilitate air flow and allow proper cooling.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed rodent droppings under front counter, in dry storage area, and in back area near dish sink. Observed dead roaches and live roach in back dish area. Manager to contact PCO
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in solution with 0 ppm quat sanitizer. REPEAT 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor at prep area in kitchen. REPEAT
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple stacks of metal pans stored wet on clean utensil shelving in prep area. REPEAT
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed plastic single service utensils stored not inverted in dispenser such that employee has to handle mouth contact surfaces when handing to the customer.
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes 5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap - P Observed spray hose at 3 part sink with broken metal spring hanging down into the sink basin well below the flood rim resulting in potential cross connection. Manager has service request in place dated 6/12 but no correction could be made today. VR within 10 days to ensure repair of hose.