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NameMETRO DINER
Address8334 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/19/2021
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed spatula stored in hand sink on cook line. CDI - Spatula removed and taken to dish machine to be W/R/S. - 0 -
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed pasteurized egg product stored below raw shell eggs. CDI - PIC rearranged items so pasteurized eggs are stored on top. - REPEAT - 1.5 - * Points not escalated due to significant improvement *
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed few dishes with food debris present. Observed several plastic containers stored with sticker debris present. CDI - PIC began moving dishes to dish machine to be W/R/S. - 1.5 -
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 strawberry butter stored without date mark. CDI - PIC dated items. 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 buffalo sauce containing unsalted butter stored past 7 day date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. - 0 -
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed various butters, lettuce, tomato, and cheeses held on TPHC without times marked. CDI - PIC marked times. All beginning and end times must be marked when items are taken out and when they shall be discarded. - 1 -
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 roast beef cooling tightly covered in plastic bags while cooling in WIC. CDI - All items uncovered and placed on sheet pan to facilitate cooling. - REPEAT - 1 -
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed few food employees with watches and bracelets present.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 several plastic to-go condiment bowls being used as scoops in various sauces throughout facility. Scoops being stored inside of food items. CDI - All scoops removed. - 0.5 -
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several containers being wet stacked throughout facility. - REPEAT - 1 - * Facility has greatly improved with wet stacking *
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed several melted spatulas throughout facility. Observed cracked pan lid. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all items. - 0 -
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C Observed sink faucet at dish area in need of being tightened. Loose cold-water knob making it difficult for water to be fully turned off. - 0 -