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NameMETRO DINER
Address8334 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/31/2018
Final Score @ Grade
92 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 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure - P - Observed a food employee not vigorously rub hands for 10 to 15 seconds when washing their hands. CDI by instruction. 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P - Observed food employee crack shell egg then utensil without washing their hands in between.CDI by instruction.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P - Observed unwashed cucumber stored over cut fruit and RTE foods in walk in unit. Observed open box of raw fish and raw beef patties removed from commercial packaging stored over fries in walk in freezer. CDI. repeat.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P - Observed chemical dish machine not sanitizing equipment and low on chlorine. CDI, operator installed new chlorine and primed equipment to calibrate dish machine. 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P - Observed several metal pans and plates stored as clean but soiled with food residues. CDI, equipment relocated for cleaning.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed 2 containers of sausage gravy, mac and cheese, and beans hot held below 135 degrees F. CDI, foods reheated to required temperature.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P - Observed stainless steel polish stored on dish machine. CDI, polish relocated for proper storage.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises - C - Observed several boxes of food stored on ground in facility and in walk in unit. Operator stated was from recent delivery.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints - C - Observed food employees with beards not wearing beard restraints.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed in-use knives wedged in soiled area of flip top prep refrigerator door. Knives relocated for cleaning.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C - Observed several metal pans being wet stacked. Repeat. 4-803.11 Storage of Soiled Linens - C - Observed soiled towel stored on dish machine.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed several burnt out bulbs under hood ventilation system. Replace.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C - Observed broken shell egg on ground in walk in unit. Staff stated box had fell on ground from delivery.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee sweater hanging from equipment drying rack at dish area and small single-service container of chili stored over clean container.