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NameMELLOW MUSHROOM #169
Address255 W MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BV
SUITE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/31/2020
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed right side of pizza station cooler holding products > 41F (see temp chart). Some at 42F - 44F. Advised to keep lids on products until close to service and not to overfill pans. CDI: items taken back to walk-in cooler to rapid chill. Points not escalated due to nature of violation and some products being close to borderline temperatures. Correct issue to avoid full deduction of points on next inspection.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 inside hoagie cooler roasted tomatoes, ham, and meatballs with expired 7 day dates. Observed inside reach-in cooler ranch dressing with expired 7 day date. Observed inside salad prep cooler ziti sauce expired 7 day date. In discussion with PIC employees are putting new products in old pans and not changing old dates properly. CDI: all items voluntarily discarded. Points not escalated due to improvement. ALL Products were dated but some were expired.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 romaine lettuce and sliced chicken cooling inside walk-in cooler while tightly covered in plastic and lids. CDI: product moved to dough trays and spread out to cool more effectively.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No General Comment: 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles and shakers at cook line not labeled.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No General Comment: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one live roach on wall at cooking area. Manager stated that they have been having pest control come out once a week for pest treatment. Advised to continue effective pest treatment.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No General Comment: 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees with bracelets and watch on while preparing food.