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NameLOSO TAVERN
Address4548 OLD PINEVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/6/2017
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 plates stored with food debris. Observed slicer that had not been used in a few days stored with food debris. Observed plastic containers stored with sticker residue. CDI: all items were removed from shelves to be cleaned.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 a few items inside reach-in 2 door cooler without updated dates when products were removed from freezer. Observed bbq without date in 2-door cooler. CDI: proper dates placed on products. 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 a pan of meatloaf dated 3/28 that expired 7 day date mark. CDI: product voluntarily discarded.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No General Comment: 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a bottle of bleach not labeled. CDI: labeled during inspection. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed bleach spray bottle stored on shelf with clean dishes. CDI: contents discarded.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No General Comment: 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 a bus tub of wings at 76F sitting out in kitchen at room temperature cooling after an 1 hour. CDI: wings were transferred to sheet trays and moved to walk-in cooler.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed fly sticks stored improperly in kitchen above and next to clean dishes and food equipment. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several drain flies in kitchen at back dry storage area. Facility notified pest control company for service.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No General Comment: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed 1 bleach sanitizer bucket at 0ppm at cook area. Corrected to 50ppm during inspection.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No Repeat: 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed on all kitchen cooking equipment and surfaces at dry good storage area.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No General Comment: 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed build-up of leaves, sticks, and trash accumulating around shared dumpster area.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 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. Observed missing/damaged baseboard and floor tile in various areas of kitchen. 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 cleaning needed on floors throughout kitchen and dry storage area.