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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 9/13/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsink in garde manger kitchen blocked by speed racks. CDI: Speed racks relocated.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed cheese in the walk in freezer with microbial growth. CDI: Cheese voluntarily discarded.
18 1.50 Proper cooking time & temperatures No No No 3-401.14 (A) - (E) Follow the procedure, per the NC Food Code, for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods. -P Observed no final cook temperatures documented for par cooked items finished off yesterday. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
33 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 cut melons cooling in walk in cooler in deep covered lexan. CDI: Product was cut into smaller portions and placed on speed racks. REPEAT VIOLATION For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one hot box and one reach in cooler not functioning. Remove or repair equipment. Observed fryer baskets with loose wires.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 fryer baskets with build up. Ensure more frequent cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed damaged floor tiles and baseboards throughout storage areas of facility, particularly in banquet storage room and gardemanger. Repair or replace all damaged tiles/areas. REPEAT VIOLATION Facility is working on putting in for capital projects on this year’s budget.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes. Observed hood not working efficiently. Smoke from grill marking chickens was filling up the kitchen, and not pulled through the hood properly.