Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameHABIBI LEBANON
Address408 S MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/30/2019
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P- Observed two containers of raw fish stored above RTE crab salad and cooked vegetables. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order since no physical cross contamination was noted. 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P- Observed raw produce stored above RTE slaw and cooked vegetables in the walk in cooler. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order since no physical cross contamination was noted.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed three vegetable slicers/dicers stored clean, according to the PIC, with food debris left on them. Also observed several stacks of metal containers with sticker residue and tape reside left on them. PIC stated the items were stored clean. CDI- PIC moved all items to the dish machine and three comp sink area to be properly cleaned before the next use.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P- Observed potato soup at 51F, covered and in the reach in. PIC stated the item was placed in the reach in cooler last night to cool. The item did not meet proper cooling parameters. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item. EHS explained proper cooling parameters and methods with the PIC. EHS provided PIC with a MCPHD cooling parameter poster.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed eggs at 61F next to the grill. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item. NOTE: EHS provided PIC with a TPHC form.
21 3 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- REPEAT- Observed two large containers of lamb shank dated for 3/22/19 and a container of chicken salad dated for 3/23/19. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
31 0.50 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 potato soup in the reach in cooler, covered, and not meet the proper cooling parameter from the night before according to the PIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.- Observed in use squeeze bottles and shakers not labeled.
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.- Observed an employee preparing RTE foods, with hair on the head, without a head cover.
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 knives, spoons, and other utensils stored in water at 70.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.- Observed several portable cutting boards and prep top cutting boards in need of resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed walk in cooler shelving in need or repair or resurfacing due to rust and chips.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpster, waste containers is in place.- Observed shared dumpster missing a drain plug.
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. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. 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.- EHS observed food splatter and dirt debris build on parts of the ceiling and other hard to reach areas behind and underneath equipment. Observed parts of walls throughout the facility damaged and in need of repair. Observed parts of walls throughout the facility being held together by tape. Ensure floors, walls, and ceilings are being cleaned as often as needed to prevent and reduce debris build up. Also smooth, durable, cleanable, and non absorbent materials are used to make repairers on floors, walls, and ceilings.