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NameLOSO TAVERN
Address4548 OLD PINEVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/18/2020
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no employee with a certified food protection manager certificate at beginning of inspection while cooking, cooling, hot holding, cold holding, and thawing were occurring. An employee with a CFPM certificate arrived approximately 45 minutes after inspection began. -REPEAT- -2 points-
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed metal bowls stored on top of and making contact with food at steam table. CDI - PIC removed metal bowls were removed. -0 points-
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed dish machine with a chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm. CDI - The PIC discovered that the container of chlorine sanitizer was empty and replaced. The chlorine sanitizer concentration then registered 100 ppm. Recommend frequently checking chlorine sanitizer concentrations throughout the day using test strips. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed utensils stored as clean on utensil storage rack. CDI - Utensils were taken to dish machine to be washed rinsed and sanitized. -REPEAT- -3 points-
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed can of inspect spray stored on utensil rack above clean dishes and pitchers. Observed employee medications stored with spices near cook line. CDI - The PIC removed the can of insect spray and stored in chemical storage area. The employee medications were stored in a designated area with employee possessions -0 points-
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed numerous unlabeled squeeze bottles throughout cook line area and dry goods in storage bins. -0 points-
36 2 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed an abundance of house flies and fruit flies throughout kitchen area and dry storage area. Recommend controlling insects to prevent infestation. -REPEAT- -2 points-
38 1 Personal cleanliness Yes Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee without a head covering working grill line and flip top cooler. CDI - PIC provided employee with a hair net. -REPEAT- -1 point-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Obserrved cutting boards with deep cuts and abrasions. Recommend resurfacing or replacing cutting boards to allow for proper sanitation. -0 points-
54 1 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Observed burned out light bulbs under hood system in kitchen. Recommend replacing with lights that emit at least 50 fc of intensity. 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed employee drinks without lids below salad flip top cooler and on shelving next to tortillas. All employee drinks must have a lid and a straw. Recommend designating an area for storage of employee drinks that prevents contamination of customer food. -REPEAT -1 point-