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NamePORCUPINE PROVISIONS
Address1520 EAST BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/19/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 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)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed one (1) package of thawing smoked salmon stored above ready to eat bins of micro greens in WIC. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed four (4) ROP sealed duck breasts stored on tray of WIC speed rack above rewrapped beef steaks. Observed three (3) unopened packages of ground beef stored within the same bin as repackaged chopped beef steak in walk in freezer. CDI - PIC reorganized storage order of WIC and walk in freezer to prevent potential contamination. EHS provided WIC storage order charts to PIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed one (1) opened portion of unsalted butter in WIC no date mark. Observed two (2) actively thawing portions of sliced, ready to eat ham date marked for their freezing date, but not their date of thawing (01/19/2024) CDI - PIC confirmed date of opening of unsalted butter; EHS wrote date directly on butter package. PIC prepared freezing date marks for packaged ham. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. EHS observed one (1) package of ROP smoked salmon thawing in WIC intact. Per packaging, ROP salmon is to be removed from reduced oxygen environment when thawing. CDI - EHS ventilated thawing salmon via thin probe thermometer. Note: ready to eat raw animal food (smoked salmon, sushi fish, etc.) are subject to both storage order and date marking requirements. Once removed from packing, smoked salmon shall be kept below other RTE foods, and above other raw animal foods, as well as date marked for its date of opening.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed four (4) working containers (one plastic bin of salt, two squeeze bottles of olive oil, and one spice shaker of cinnamon) without labels. CDI - PIC identified and labeled all working containers.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed minor corrosion in shelving cabinet containing salad spinner and clean dish storage. Resurface, reseal, or replace storage areas and shelving throughout kitchen as needed. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due addressing of previously cited corroded non food contact surfaces; chemical storage rack has been replaced with smooth and easily cleanable metal shelving.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed one (1) dumpster with open door at start of inspection. CDI - Door was closed prior to end of inspection without comment by EHS.