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NameFRESHWATERS FINE SOUTHERN & NEW ORLEANS CUISINE
Address516 N GRAHAM ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/25/2016
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 No No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P CDI- Corrected by instruction.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Heavy build-up observed inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize regularly to prevent build-up.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition No No Yes 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 no date mark on potatoes salad, grilled onions, collard greens in the reach-in coolers observed not date marked. 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 red beans in the reach-in cooler dated 2/13/16. PIC stated beans were removed from the freezer. Ensure to properly date mark once removed from the freezer with a new date not to exceed 7 days according to specific details provided verbally during inspection.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used No No Yes 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf Observed Raid which is not approved for commercial use according to the label. Remove from facility. Recommend using a licensed pest control service.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed fish thawing in a pot of water. Thaw in constant flow of cold running water, in the cooler, in the microwave, or by cooking.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Dead insects, rodents, or other pest shall be removed from the facility. Observed dead American cockroaches in the kitchen beside the reach-in cooler in front of the can wash. Removed dead roaches. No live roaches observed.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. PIC preparing food with no hair restraint.
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 several spatulas with heavily burned/damaged handles. Replace. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Prep table shelf observed rusted with a hole. Replace or repair.
47 1 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 build-up on the handles of the hand sink in the kitchen area.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 build-up on the floor under the cook line. Observed build-up on the walls at the cook line.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed missing light cover in the kitchen area. Replace the light cover.