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NameCREATIVE CATERING
Address1401 ALLEN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/2/2018
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed soiled wiping cloth in basin of handsink. CDI - PIC removed wiping cloth and cleaned handsink. -1-
18 0 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 deep portion o f salad in large bowl cooling overnight at 49F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded and educated food employee on proper cooling techniques. -0-
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 salad ingredients opened for two days without date marking in reach in cooler. Observed cooked green beans and turkey reach in near prep. -1.5- REPEAT
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes 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 tightly wrapped and deep portion of salad in reach in cooler at 49F cooled overnight. REPEAT -.5-
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed fly strip over reach in cooler access and over dish machine on the cleaner side of the machine. -0-
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes 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 aerosol can of pan spray stored inside rice bin. CDI - PIC removed pan spray and voluntarily discarded rice. -1-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed lid cracked on sugar bin in dry storage. Observed burned handles on whisks. -0- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed pitted sink fixtures in men's restroom. Observed broken section of can wash near drain.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on the exterior of cambros used for transporting food. REPEAT -.5-
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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 mop wash with buildup on the painted wall behind and buildup on the wall behind pre-rinse section of dish machine.