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NameCARMELLA'S PIZZA GRILL
Address1513 MONTFORD DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/28/2023
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
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw bacon in WIC over box of limes. Observed raw burger patties in reach in over banana peppers. Observed raw philly steak in reach in over chicken. CDI - Storage order was corrected. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 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 food in one side of the pizza prep cooler above 41F and pastas in the below reach in cooler at 46 F (See temperature log). CDI - Food was voluntarily discarded. PIC stated he had already called yesterday to have the cooler serviced today. Facility is not to put food in inoperable section of the cooler. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & 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 chicken, pasta, and broccoli in reach in with no date labels. CDI - Food was voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs 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, in WIC, turkey dated 7/28, lasagna dated 8/20, Ruben dated 7/31, feta dated 8/14, ricotta dated 8/20, alfredo dated 8/17 and meatballs dated 8/19. Observed in pizza cooler ham dated 8/20 and mushrooms dated 8/18. Observed anchovies dated 6/14 in reach in. CDI - All food was voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flies throughout kitchen. Facility stated they are working on cleaning and have regular pest control visits in an effort to remove flies. REPEAT.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. REPEAT.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Cardboard dumpster missing sliding door and garbage dumpster missing top lid. REPEAT. *Points not escalated facility has contacted responsible party to have dumpsters repaired and are awaiting repairs.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee bag hanging from slicer. CDI - PIC removed bag.