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NameLOSO TAVERN
Address4548 OLD PINEVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/9/2021
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsVomiting and Diarrhea cleanup plan given during the inspection. Ensure that tray of ranch is holding all product made on the same date and is properly date marked.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed build up inside of the microwave from previous days uses. Ensure that microwave is maintained and cleaned on at least every 24 hours. Cleaned during the inspection.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & 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 41F. -P. For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed chicken wings stored inside of walk in cooler not meeting cooling parameters. After 30 minutes, wings only dropped 8.4F degrees. According to cooling chart food should have dropped a total of at least 16.3F degrees. Wings need to be broken down on sheet pan to allow more air flow to quickly cool the foods.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed foods inside of reach in unit above temperature threshold. Foods including fish, chicken breast, and cheese all above temperature threshold. Foods were moved to walk in cooler to cool down during the inspection.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit:  http://meck.co/FoodSafety WIngs currently aren't meeting cooling parameters due to the amount of wings in bulk in container. Quickly cool wing by allowing air flow on a sheet pan if possible.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed bulk containers of white substances without any labeling present. Bulk containers contained sugar and flour.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies by dish machine and dry storage area. Be vigilant in efforts to further control the spread of pests.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed handles making direct contact in 2/3 of the bulk containers. Handles were removed during the inspection.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup left attached to the sides of the equipment and shelving throughout.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak around 3 comp sink's faucet area. Repair as needed.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Walls and baseboard need additional cleaning in some areas. Recommend a higher cleaning frequency to remove build up that has accumulated.