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NameCRAVE DESSERT BAR
Address500 W 5TH STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/7/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine reading below 50ppm chlorine. CDI: PIC will sanitize all dishes in the 3-comp sink after washing in the dishwasher. Maintainance will be phoned tomorrow about fixing it. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 45F within 4 hours. -P Observed spinach dip cooling in reach in cooler at a rate of 0F/min. CDI: Lids popped off of containers and containers moved to colder reach in cooler for proper cooling.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed slaw and macaroni in reach in cooler above 45F. Air flow was blocked by overstacking refrigerator. CDI: Items rearranged so that non-TCS foods were moved to the bottom. PIC stated that she took temperatures at beginning of service and items were the proper temperature.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 items pulled from freezer today, with 10/31 date. CDI: Items properly dated. Observed buffalo dip marked 10/30. CDI: Item voluntarily discarded.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed bottle labeled windex with other unidentifiable liquid. CDI: Bottle emptied.
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 spinach dip cooling in reach in while tightly closed. CDI: Lids popped to allow for air flow.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet cloths stored throughout bar area.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed handle of ice scoop down in ice.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.13 Backflow Prevention, Air Gap - P Observed spray arm hanging below rim of 3-comp sink. Replace spring so that arm hangs above water level.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed peeling ceiling tile above oven.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drink stored adjacent to customer food in reach in.