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NameCRUNCH BISTRO
Address401 N TRYON ST
SUITE 102
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/11/2019
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
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 ice in back handsink. Ensure to use handsinks for handwashing only. CDI PIC removed ice in handsink.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several TCS food items cold holding above 41F (see temp chart). EHS discussed placing less on the line, keeping items covered, or using TPHC. CDI PIC removed items and placed into the walk in cooler to cool. Repeat violation.
21 0 Proper date marking and 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 one container of chickpeas (dated 7/3) held past 7 days. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded chickpeas.
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 large covered plastic container of cut romaine cooling in the walk in cooler. Observed covered containers of cooked chicken, black beans, and cut tomatoes cooling. CDI EHS discussed proper cooling methods and PIC uncovered containers and placed the container of cut romaine lettuce in the walk in freezer to rapid cool.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No 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 multiple containers of dry ingredients (tortilla chips, nuts, quinoa, etc.) not labeled. Ensure to label to easily identify.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes Yes No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed one dented can stored on the dry storage rack. Ensure to store dented cans in a designated area or discard. CDI PIC removed dented can and placed in a designated area. Repeat violation.