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NameCARIBBEAN HUT
Address200 W WOODLAWN RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/21/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed jerk chicken on steam table that was stored below 135 F. PIC stated that items were on steam table for an hour. CDI- jerk chicken was reheated to above 165 F. REPEAT (half points due to improvements). 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed jerk chicken and stewed chicken that was held above 41 F in walk-in cooler. Observed that the temperature of walk-in cooler was above 41 F. PIC stated that employees were going in and out of the unit. PIC called maintenance to come service equipment. Machine was CDI. Also, chicken was denatured and discarded into trash. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp, wiping cloths that were stored on counters in kitchen in-between use. CDI- cloths were stored in containers of sanitizer solutions.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single-service trays that were stored on serving line that were not inverted. CDI- trays were inverted.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Thermometer reading on walk-in cooler was 50 F. PIC called maintenance for service. Temperature was also contributed to walking in and out of unit during lunch rush. Also, suggestion was to increase delivery of product instead of holding so much product in unit. CDI- walk-in cooler was repaired.
49 0.50 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. Clean exterior of refrigeration units, and shelving in kitchen area.
55 0.50 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. Clean floors in corners and under equipment in kitchen area. Clean dust from a/c units in ceiling in kitchen area.