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NameCARMELLA'S PIZZA GRILL
Address1513 MONTFORD DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/6/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed facility without vomiting or diarrheal clean up procedures. CDI- EHS provided facility with procedure. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed salami, sliced ham, sliced turkey, ranch, and Alfredo sauce out of temperature (see temp log). CDI- Items had been in cold holding over night, PIC voluntarily discarded products. REPEAT. If cold holding is observed with no improvement next inspection risk-control plan will be discussed. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 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 -P Observed two containers of pasta in WIC, sliced ham, and sliced turkey out of date. Observed spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and Alfredo out of date in low boy cooler under grill. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded food. 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 .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 Alfredo sauce and ranch that were observed beyond the cooling window. Ranch is held in large plastic tubs covered after preparation. Alfredo sauce covered and stacked on each other to cool in WIC. CDI- Items were voluntarily discarded, after discussion with PIC facility will be utilizing freezer or other method to properly cool items within the cooling parameter. 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 .
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employees preparing food without head coverings. REPEAT.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair. Work order has been placed.