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NamePASTA & PROVISIONS
Address1528 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/30/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsFacility shows interest in canning sauces in-house. EHS discussed the requirement to obtain a variance for canning pasta sauces. EHS directed PIC Andrew to review requirements and to submit a Request for Variance application found on the NC Environmental Health website.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 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 41F. -P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed one large container of marinara sauce cooling overnight at 51-52F after more than 6 hours. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded and EHS reminded PIC to rapidly cool TCS foods. -1.5-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed opened mortadella and provolone cheese in dry sausage case at 44-47F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded and adjusted cooler ambient air temperature down to help maintain TCS foods at or below 41F. -1.5-
33 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed pomodora sauce cooling overnight in large container in walk in cooler, near clear doors, one of which was partially open at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC shut door, voluntarily discarded sauce and will install a closure mechanism to ensure clear cooler doors on side of walk in cooler stay closed when not in use. -0-
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed no ambient air thermometer installed on customer grab and go case. Provide an ambient air thermometer in all holding cabinets and cases. -.5-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed serving utensils stored on dusty peg board near soup kettle. Keep these in a clean, dry location. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed clear door on walk in cooler not completely closing. Install a closing mechanism to help keep door closed between uses. -0-
49 0.50 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 buildup on exhaust fan near back door. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. -.5-