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NameHAWTHORNES PIZZA & BAR
Address7319 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD
STE A
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/27/2018
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 4 Hands clean and properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P Observed food employees at the cook line and in the pizza station using dry wiping cloths around waist to clean hands instead of handwashing. CDI - PIC educated employees. This is a full point deduction today. Further non-compliance may result in a mandatory risk control plan or permit action. -4- REPEAT
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed spices at the handsink, near the mixers and at the salad prep station without wrapping. -0-
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed opened barbecue sauce at cook line and on dry storage shelf stating REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. -0-
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed prep dates as June 28 on items prepared today. CDI - PIC dated with correct date. -1.5-
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 portioned pasta being cooled in prep units, which are for cold holding products that are already cold. CDI - PIC moved these cooling items to walk in for cooling. -0-
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed mozzarella in walk in cooler on riser 5 inches off ground. Observed frozen foods on low shelf at 5 inches. Observed spices at cook line in direct contact with trash bin at the handsink. 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. Observed remaining pizza topping put back in topping container from hands of pizza maker after hand dispensing. -1-
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 one food employee wearing plastic arm band while preparing pizza. -0-
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed visibly soiled wiping cloths around the waist of cooks at cook line and pizza makers. REPEAT -.5-
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed one box of cup lids stored directly on floor. -0-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification - C Use equipment as specified by manufacturer. Observed milk stored in bar cooler stating FOR NON-POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BOTTLED AND PACKAGED PRODUCTS ONLY. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed peeling shelves and condenser fan cover in walk in cooler. Observed peeling drying shelves. -0-
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed trash bin and other items out of service stored in the mop wash enclosure. -0-
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-101.11 (A)(3) Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Toilet room floors, walls and ceilings shall be nonabsorbent. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in restrooms. -0-