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NameCOTTAGE
Address7705 S TRYON ST
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in hand sink by front counter during inspection. Observed food tray stored in hand sink in kitchen area. CDI- PIC removed items from hand sink.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed facility holding chicken wings and breaded chicken on time without a written procedure. PIC stated they have never had one. VR will occur in ten days to ensure written procedure is properly documented and maintained in facility. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed facility holding chicken on time without time stamp. PIC stated chicken had been cooked and placed on time 30 min prior to inspection. CDI- PIC labeled chicken with correct time.
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 containers of sauces and oils without any labeling on container. CDI- PIC added labels.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting boards being stored on faucet of prep sink. CDI- PIC moved cutting boards to proper storage area.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed recyclables being stored in women’s restroom. PIC stated they are stored to be recycled and it is deemed an employee bathroom.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed light strip in dry storage area in disrepair. Facility is utilizing a light bulb wired into the ceiling that is not shatter resistant until shielded light strip can be repaired. Repair shielded light fixture. 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls behind make line, walls around hood vents, and ac vent covers in need of cleaning. REPEAT.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed bulbs that are not shatter resistant being used in dry storage area. Please provide shielded lights or shatter-resistant bulbs. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee uncovered drink being stored in reach in area of make table. Employee food was stored on front counter. Observed personal belongings/food items being stored throughout store without a label or designated area.