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NameDOLCE OSTERIA
Address1710 KENILWORTH AV
STE 210
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/31/2017
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf- Observed dirty towel bin blocking the handsink. CDI- PIC moved bin.
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 several pans and a slicer with food debris residue build up and stored cleaned. CDI- Items were moved to the 3-comp sink to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.- Observed minor black build up in the ice machine.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P- Observed cooked beans in the reach in cooler up front at 47F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and 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- Observed sauce, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese all prepared yesterday, according to the PIC, without date marks. CDI- PIC was able to back date the items.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed one spray bottle of sanitizer not labeled. CDI- Employee labeled the sanitizer.
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 several working containers on the cookline not labeled.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.- Observed several flies throughout the facility. Contact a certified pest management company to address the issue.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.- Observed several wet stacked pans and utensils stored clean still wet. Employee corrected the issue by pyramid stacking and re-washing utensils. 4-904.11 Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination - C- Observed pre-set tableware uncovered. Ensure these items are protected from contamination.
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.- Observed several cutting boards in need of replacing or resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves. These conditions make it difficult to clean and sanitize.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- REPEAT- Observed food debris build up on cold holding equipment handles and cookline equipment. Also observed food debris build up inside of cold holding equipment gaskets.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes 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. REPEAT- Observed food debris build up on floors hard to reach areas, such as, behind and underneath equipment. Also observed dust build up on AC/HEAT vent covers. Clean as needed to reduce and prevent build up.