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NameDOLCE OSTERIA
Address1710 KENILWORTH AV
STE 210
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/20/2018
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed marinara sauce holding at 121F in steam wells after vigorous stirring. CDI: Marinara reheated to over 165F in pan on stove top.
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 tuna and pork prepared yesterday with no date label. CDI: Products labelled with proper date. 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 pan of charcuterie meats with a date of 12/13 (8 days of shelf life) in lower portion of flip top unit. CDI: Meats voluntarily discarded.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 Observed spaghetti cooling in densely packed plastic bags at a rate of 0.35F/minute in walk in unit. CDI: Spaghetti moved to walk in freezer split into two pans to facilitate more rapid cooling. REPEAT.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed scoops for ice machine and dry products with handle stored down into the food product.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 a damaged/missing floor tile near center of kitchen. Ensure all parts of floor are smooth and easily cleanable.