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NameMELLOW MUSHROOM #139
Address14835 BALLANTYNE VILLAGE WY
STE 150
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/17/2022
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
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed container of ricotta cheese at pizza prep station out of cold holding temperature and filled past the fill line (see temperature chart). PIC stated ricotta cheese was placed in prep station from walk in cooler about 30 minutes from the temp being taken at prep line. CDI-PIC reduced ricotta cheese to two shallower containers and placed into walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Temperature reduced to 38-36F within 30 minutes. -REPEAT VIOLATION- No point escalation due to noticeable improvement.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 -P. Observed hummus in back reach in cooler with out of date label. PIC stated hummus was opened and prepped out of its original container and into a plastic container yesterday and date had not been changed. CDI-PIC properly corrected date from yesterdays date.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed sanitizer stored hanging from dump sink behind bar area. CDI-PIC placed sanitizer in designated chemical storage area.
33 0.50 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 large container of pizza sauce cooling in walk in cooler with covered lid. Observed Mac and cheese cooling in reach in cooler while tightly wrapped and stacked. CDI-Pizza sauce spread into shallower containers and placed in walk in freezer for rapid cooling. Mac n cheese I stacked, spread out and wrap vented and then placed into walk in freezer for rapid cooling. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
40 0.50 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 food employee prepping pizza and other foods at prep line without a head covering.
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 pan with food debris stored clean at clean dish area. CDI-PIC discarded pan.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed left side unit on the pizza line with the right door cracked. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
49 0.50 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 cleaning needed of food debris and grease on cooler doors and handles as well as build up of debris on WIC and low boy gaskets.