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NameAMELIE'S FRENCH BAKERY AND CAFE
Address301 S COLLEGE ST
SUITE CSL5
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/14/2016
Final Score @ Grade
96 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 Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed four of six handsinks in the restrooms with malfunctioning hand soap dispensers. CDI - PIC checked the batteries and the pump, releasing the mechanism for automatic dispensing. -1-
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No 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 Observed freshly prepared pimento cheese date marked 06/06/2016 at 43F. CDI - PIC explained this was just prepared and date was incorrect. -0-
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 soup cooling in prep sink in melted ice and with a melted ice wand submerged in product at 84F. CDI - PIC instructed fresh ice wand be inserted in soup. Observed grilled chicken in a deep container cooling at room temperature. CDI - PIC instructed employee to place chicken on sheet pan for cooling. Observed sliced deli meat portioned and tightly wrapped cooling in a reach in cooler. CDI - PIC instructed employee to not wrap meat until cold or leave vented enough for air flow. -.5-
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing smart watch. Remove during food prep. 2-302.11 (B) Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a Food Employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. - Pf Observed employee wearing acrylic fingernail polish. CDI - Employee instructed to wear gloves while handling food/drinks. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed three male employees with longer beards preparing food or drinks. Keep beards trim or wear a beard guard. -.5-
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked metal pans in the dish area. Separate and allow to air dry using pyramid stacking or other effective method. REPEAT -1-
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed toilet paper stored directly on the floor of the restroom under a shelf. Keep at least six inches off the floor. Observed open to-go boxes in the splash zone of the handsink between the pastry cases and bistro line. CDI - PIC moved all these items to avoid contamination.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cold case holding at 54F after several attempts to adjust temperature. CDI - PIC called service tech for repair. -1-
53 0 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 dust buildup on the ceiling and on vents on both level. Clean. -0-