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NameCRAVE DESSERT BAR
Address500 W 5TH STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/16/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed under counter dishmachine sanitizing at < 50 PPM chlorine. CDI - PIC discovered the source bucket was low; replaced with full bucket and adjusted rubber stopper at sanitizer line. Dishmachine now sanitizing at 50-100 PPM. -0- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY.
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 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed no date label for opened package of prosciutto. PIC confirmed it was first used yesteday and placed a date label. 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 milk which expired on 5/12 and no date label for heavy cream. CDI - Both products voluntarily discarded by PIC. -0- 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.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required. - P. Observed unidentifiable spray bottle. PIC verified it to be chlorine sanitizer and tested its sanitizer which bleached out the test strip. CDI - Sanitizer diluted to proper concentration between 50-100 PPM and spray bottled labeled as sanitizer. -1-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed container of water holding utensils at 91 F at the steamwell. PIC discovered the steamwell was disconnected and water level was low. CDI - PIC turned on the appliance and added water to the well. -0.5-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed large cutting board at prep unit heavily scratched and scored. Replace or resurface. -1-
49 0 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 debris accumulating on door frame of under counter dish machine. Keep clean. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed ceiling light panels in the kitchen are in need of cleaning. -0-