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NameTHE PORTERS HOUSE
Address7417 WAVERLY WALK AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/29/2017
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed front hand sink with a drain partially blocked by food debris. CDI: Sink drain cleared and employees instructed to use sinks for handwashing only. REPEAT.
11 0 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging has be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Observed a dented can stored on shelving with food supply for restaurant. Dent was directly on the top seam of can. CDI: Can removed from service and set aside for discarding.
21 0 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 several items in flip top units (lettuce, tomatoes, cooked shrimp, cooked bacon, pimento cheese, etc) with no date labels that were intended to be kept for well over 24 hours. (Facility uses a 7 day holding time) Observed a plastic tub of pasta that had been prepared days ago with no date label. CDI: Pasta was voluntarily discarded and all items that had been prepared within 24 hours were labelled promptly. An
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes Yes No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no asterisk denoting that heart of ribeye may be served raw or undercooked. PIC stated that ribeye medallions had been removed and replaced with the heart of ribeye and the asterisk was left off during the change. CDI: PIC had menu corrected during inspection. REPEAT.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed an unlabelled chemical spray bottle hanging beneath dump sink at server area. PIC stated that bottle could have been sanitizer but was unsure. CDI: Chemical discarded at mop sink. REPEAT.
31 0.50 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 a covered plastic tub of cooked spinach cooling in the walk in unit at 82F. Product was in a sealed covered and densely packed container and likely would not have reached cooling parameters without EHS intervention. CDI: Spinach was spread out on sheet pan and placed on speed rack for rapid cooling. Product fell below 70 by the end of inspection, making the 2 hour limit.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes 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 several unlabelled spices and oils/sauces along cook line. CDI: PIC had all working containers labelles during inspection. REPEAT.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed an empty flower planter holding water in dumpster enclosure. Eliminate all sources of standing water, as they can become pest breeding sites during warmer months. CDI: PIC emptied the flower pot.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 a large hole in the wall above mop sink where a shelf had been removed. Repair wall to make it smooth and easily cleanable.