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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 12/18/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsConducted routine inspection and PIC stated that the top portion of the pizza prep unit was not working and they had called in for repair. PIC provided the work order receipt, they are waiting for a part. As a temporary solution the PIC stated they are utilizing TPHC for the top of the pizza prep top cooler. PIC shall contact the EHS (Aimee Lee @ 704-840-9278) when the part has arrived and when the repairs are completed.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed just prepped chicken cool temp1@1143 = 43F and then at 1230, no change as the chicken was in a deep food container, covered and stacked. CDI - PIC placed containers in the Walk in freezer. 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed oven cleaner at the dish area without a label. CDI - PIC properly labeled.
33 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 jut prepped cooked chicken cooling covered and stacked in the walk in cooler. Observed just prepped spinach dip filled in a deep pans and covered with plastic wrap. CDI - Chicken was uncovered and unstacked then placed in the walk in freezer. The amount of Spinach dip was decreased in the food pans to allow rapid cooling. REPEAT 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No 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 spray bottle of truffle oil unlabeled. Observed a couple shakers with red pepper, salt and spices unlabeled. CDI - PIC labeled.