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NameLOSO TAVERN
Address4548 OLD PINEVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/30/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at time of inspection. -0- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dish pit to be W/R/S. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed heavy dark buildup in ice machine around chute. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
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 items in prep unit cold holding above 41F. Observed items in RIC and WIC #1 above 41F. Per PIC, prep unit was open during lunch rush and other items were out for prep. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC or WIF to cool back down. **REPEAT** -3- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf-/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 milks, cooked onions, marinara sauce and canned mushrooms with no date marks. Observed housemade chipotle ranch (containing canned chipotles) date marked 9/16 (discard 9/22), heavy cream date marked 9/4 (discard 9/10), salsa date marked 9/22 (discard 9/28), feta cheese date marked 9/20 (discard 9/26), collards, green beans and pimento cheese date marked 9/23 (discard 9/29), housemade chicken stock (containing scraps from cooked chicken) date marked 9/6 (discard 9/12) and marinara sauce date marked 9/18 (discard 9/24). -CDI- PIC properly date marked items without a date and discarded of items past date. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed spray bottle with no label. PIC unsure of contents of bottle. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P- Observed employee allergy eye drops stored on top of prep table. -CDI- PIC removed. 7-206.12 Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. -P- Observed rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. -CDI- PIC removed. -1-
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf- Observed bacon thawing on counter. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper thawing methods and PIC placed item in WIC. -0-
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests in dishpit area. **REPEAT** -2- 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed gap under back door. Needs to be sealed.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean utensils stored in a bus tub with a lot of food splash and debris buildup. -CDI- PIC placed items at dish pit to be W/R/S. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed aluminum panel/flooring coming up/unattached at back of house WIC near door. -0-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture./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 cracked/missing floor tiles throughout. Repair or replace. Observed missing ceiling tile over back WIC. **REPEAT** -1- 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 chicken juice leaking from boxes at back WIC.