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NameSHERATON LE MERIDIEN BANQUET KITCHEN
Address555 S MCDOWELL ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/30/2019
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC who was present during inspection and actively preparing food could not produce documentation of being a certified food protection manager.
11 0 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated No No No 3-202.15 Food packaging has be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Observed dented can of sweet potatoes and another of marinara sauce. PIC discarded cans.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine dispensing 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer during operation. PIC took machine out of service, called for maintenance. VR - verification required. Meanwhile, dishes sent to main kitchen. Observed pre-made bottled quat sanitizer measuring 50 ppm quat rather than required 200 ppm. PIC got a fresh bottle, ensured it measured 200 ppm quat, then discarded the old one. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed soiled iced tea nozzle stored as clean. Observed soiled deflector rim in ice machine. Observed soiled can opener blade stored as clean. PIC got new can opener.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed TCS foods in walk in cooler measured 42F-43F. PIC called engineering and they turned temperature down to setting of 36F. VR verification required.
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 expired cream sauce (9/21) and expired Blue cheese dressing (9/20). CDI - both voluntarily discarded.
26 2 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 unlabeled spray bottle hanging on dry goods shelf. CDI - bottle removed, discarded.
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 knives stored in bucket of sanitizer between uses.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No No 4-204.115 Warewashing Machines, Temperature Measuring Devices - PF Observed gauges on dish machine not operating. VR - verification required. Meanwhile, dishes sent to main kitchen.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed mold building up behind pre-wash at dish machine.