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NameAQUA E VINO
Address4219 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/7/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsEHS briefly observed front door of facility open at start of inspection. Upon EHS entry, door was closed without comment by EHS. Per conversation with PIC, door was open due to recently delivered front of house wine. Facility shall protect entrances from insect or pest entry by keeping doors closed at all times or utilizing pest entry prevention, such as fly fans or air curtains.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed one (1) bin of unwashed heirloom tomatoes stored above cut potatoes in water and one two (2) unwashed whole watermelons stored directly on racks above tomato and peach jams in WIC. EHS provided WIC storage order chart to PIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 one (1) labeled open container of micro arugula and one (1) container of milk in bakery prep top and bakery RIC, respectively, without date marks. CDI - PIC wrote date marks on the undated TCS food items. 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 one (1) container of housemade tomato juice and one (1) bin of previously canned tomato paste in WIC with date marks of 08/26 and 08/30, respectively. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of date food items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
40 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 PIC engaged in food prep (taste testing marinara sauces, transporting trays of food to prep tables, etc.) with no effective hair restraints.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed one spoon stored in 94F water on cook line. CDI - Cook removed spoon to dry bowl.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed minor rust accumulation on multiple non food contact surfaces, including WIC shelving, grill cart, and canned food shelving. Replace or resurface corroded or rusted shelving.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed out door cardboard dumpster missing side doors and with damaged lids, and primary dumpster with broken right lid. Contact waste management company and/or landlord to repair/replace damaged or missing dumpster components.