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NameKOKOMO'S COFFEEHOUSE
Address100 BEATTIES FORD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/9/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in establishment during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed sanitizer below 50PPM at 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC added sanitizer to raise of concentration. Dishes were observed in sanitizer compartment. PIC intended to use the solution without further addition of sanitizer. 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
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & 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 several open containers of tea and smoothie products stored on three compartment drain board next to wash solution and sanitizer solution drainboard. 3-comp-sink had dishes in wash and sanitizer compartments. CDI - PIC moved all items off drainboards of 3-comp-sink.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without hair covers.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed five in-use wet wiping cloths stored on counters top throughout establishment. CDI - PIC moved items to discard bin.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (D) When running water is used for storing utensils for moist foods, the water velocity must be sufficient to flush particulates to the drain. Observed in-use ice cream scoop with no running water going through utensil holder. PIC stated the water is leaking from water line for utensil holder. 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed several serving spoons stored clean in stainless steel container with wet and soiled paper towels inside. CDI - PIC moved serving spoons and container to 3-comp-sink.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed four large rolls of paper towels stored on a crate under shelving in storage room CDI - PIC moved paper towels to higher shelf
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed missing door on ice machine. Establishment is using black garbage bag as a shield for ice machine opening. Replace door to prevent contamination of ice. Ice machine is also leaking water.
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 water pooling underneath and behind ice machine. General cleaning needed behind ice machine. 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 black build up around hand washing sink barrier.