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NameSEA LEVEL NC
Address129 E 5TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/30/2016
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-P Observed employee wash hands and then turn off faucet with no barrier. CDI: Employee educated and directed to rewash hands.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed handsink in wait station being used as a dump sink. Observed bar towels stored on handsink. CDI: Employees directed to only wash hands in handsinks.
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes Yes Yes 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed shellstock tags stored out of chronological order and with several tags missing completion dates. CDI: PIC directed to ensure that all tags have completion date and are stored chronologically. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed flats of raw shell eggs stored over RTE items in WIC. CDI: Items properly rearranged. REPEAT VIOLATION
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed mixer blade and french fry cutter stored as clean with food debris. CDI: Items returned to dish area.
18 1.50 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 45F. -P Observed grits prepared yesterday in a large tub in WIC holding above 45F. PIC stated that the product is cooled on thin pans. CDI: Product did not fully cool before being transferred into large tub. Product discarded.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed TCS sauces on counter at beginning of inspection. Staff began labeling items during walkthrough. PIC stated that facility holds sauces for 4 hours beginning at lunch time. Time on bottles was 12:00pm. No written procedures were on file. CDI: TPHC paperwork provided and filled out during inspection. PIC directed to ensure that items are labeled when first removed from cold holding.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes No 3-302.12 Label all food in working containers except those readily identifiable such as rice or dry pasta. Observed clear liquids next to grill in squeeze bottles with no liquid. PIC identified items as water, vinegar, and white wine. CDI: Items labeled. REPEAT VIOLATION
38 0 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 employee preparing food in kitchen with unapproved watch on.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet cloths stored in sanitizer buckets at 50ppm quat. CDI: Buckets changed to proper concentration. PIC advised to bump up dispenser to allow more than the minimum concentration out of sanitizer to be dispensed. REPEAT VIOLATION
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gaskets on several coolers in facility.
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 accumulation near dish area on ceiling tiles.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drink stored in cooler drawer above and adjacent to customer food prodcuts. CDI: Drink discarded.