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NameCOURTYARD BISTRO
Address11425 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed condensate water actively dripping and accumulating on top of lidded foods inside of upright reach-in unit. CDI - Items removed and and an empty metal container was placed to catch water drip. -0-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed blade on can opener stored clean with dried food debris. According to staff, can opener is never used. CDI - Can open transferred to dish area to be cleaned. -1.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg, How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed (1) container of roasted sun-dried tomatoes temping at 45 F in upright reach-in and front end reach-in unit unable to maintain products < 41 F. Refer to temperature observation chart. TCS applicable foods were said to have been cold holding since 6:00 AM. CDI - All foods were voluntarily discarded. PIC disconnected unit and placed a request for repairs from onsite maintenance personnel. Staff instructed to discontinue use of unit until repairs are complete. -1.5- ***VR REQUIRED.
23 0 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 roasted sun-dried tomatoes with prep date of 8/3. Product is past the 7 day requirement. Items voluntarily discarded by employee. -0- For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed food employee use their teeth/mouth to try to pry open tamper proof seal from a bottle of syrup. CDI - EHS intervened and educated employee on use of clean utensils. CDI - Product discarded. -1-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed non-functional upright reach-in unit. According to temperature log posted, it has been in disrepair since 8/6/2024. Also observed active condensation drips from equipment line inside of 2-door reach-in unit dripping on top of lidded containers of foods. Multiple drips were noted in same unit presenting increased risk for further contamination of surrounding food items. Points deducted due to severity of observation. Repair. -0.5- Long term compliance visit will be made to ensure repairs to 2-door unit.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 door reach in and freezer in need of cleaning due to ice accumulation. -0-
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed uncovered trash bin in female restroom. PIC will request lid from housekeeping supervisor. -0-