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NameCARMELLA'S PIZZA GRILL
Address1513 MONTFORD DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/30/2020
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 When to Wash - P Observed food handler taking orders then proceed to prepare food without washing their hands prior to preparation. CDI- provided education to food handlers and food handlers washed their hands properly
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed "clean" slicer with food debris on the blade. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed the interior of the ice machine accumulating some black and pink mold on the underside of the panel. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -PObserved the dishmachine at 0 ppm for santizer. CDI - Primed and proper concentration was acheived. REPEAT
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several foods above 41F: Walk-in cooler: shredded cheese, feta, diced tomatoes, made in house ranch dressing, made in house blue cheese, cooked mushrooms, alfredo sauce; Cookline cooler drawers: alfredo sauce and grilled chicken; pizza prep unit: cooked mushrooms and cooked sausage. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded alfredo sauce, cooked mushrooms diced tomatoes and cooked sausage. Since majority of the items were prepped this morning, allowed those to placed in the walk-in freezer to cool down to proper temperature of 41F or below.
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 the following products not date marked: opened feta, Cooked mushrooms, pizza sauce. Observed expired feta (6/15) and alfredo (6/22) in the walk-in cooler. CDI- labels were placed on mushrooms and pizza sauce since we were able to determine the dates they were made. Feta and alfredo were volutarily discarded.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser and bleach stored above the dishmachine drainboard. CDI- Bottles were labeled and relocated to prevent misuse or cross contamination.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Observed large covered bus tubs cheese and cut lettuce; observed covered container of pizza sauce all prepped this morning at 1030. CDI- Lids were removed and containers were placed in the freezer to cool quickly
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled container of oil.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple flies in the back warewashing area.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed sanitizer in sanitizing bucket in the kitchen and at the bar at 0ppm.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - C Observed tin can used as a scoop in the flour bin. Provide a scoop with handle.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed gaskets with build up. Need to be cleaed. Observed microwave interior in need of cleaning. REPEAT
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed unopened employee drink in the reach in freezer.