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NameDOLCE OSTERIA
Address1710 KENILWORTH AV
STE 210
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/16/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed open beverage container of coffee stored under prep table. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded employee beverage that was not in a closed container.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed unwashed produce stored over washed, cut produce in WIC. Ensure unwashed produce is stored below washed produce and other RTE foods.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed household pesticide in kitchen. CDI-PIC removed household pesticide.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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, 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed lasagna cooling at a rate of .35 degrees per minute. The necessary cooling rate is .54 degrees per minute when cooling from 135F to 70F. Observed tomatoes that were cut earlier today cooling over stacked in prep top unit. CDI-PIC put lasagna on an ice bath. PIC removed tomatoes that were above fill line and placed in the WIC to quickly cool.
37 2 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes 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 metal shakers over salad/dessert station without labels. CDI-PIC added correct labels to working containers.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored directly on floor in WIC. Relocate food 6 inches above the ground.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one employee preparing food without any hair restraint and another employee preparing food without a beard guard. Ensure all employee properly restrain body hair to prevent contamination.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 build up on gaskets of protein cooler drawers. Observed build up on metal rails of cooler drawers in main prep top.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open sliding door on dumpster. Maintain doors and lids closed to prevent the harborage of pests. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed a bag of trash stored on the ground, outside of the dumpster. Maintain waste inside dumpster to prevent the harborage of pests.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee’s cell phone stored over open bags of non-TCS foods stored on wire shelf. Move to a designated area away from food, utensils, or single-use and single-service articles.