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NameROOTS CAFE
Address2135 SOUTHEND DR
UNIT 109
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/19/2019
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
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed a package of raw sausage stored above ready to eat foods in the small flip top cooler. CDI-The sausage was moved to a different location.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes Yes 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed about 50ppm of QUAT sanitizer coming out of the pump at the 3-compartment sink. The pump is not able to adequately pull the sanitizer through the hose. Pressure in the hose is being lost. A VERIFICATION VISIT WILL BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE THE PUMP SYSTEM IS WORKING PROPERLY. REPEAT.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed soup hot holding in the hot well below 135F. The employee immediately removed the soup from the hot holding well and put on the burner to reheat before temperatures could be taken. The temperature of the soup was at 117F when placed onto the burner. CDI-The soup was reheated to about 182F. Ensure that product is fully reheated prior to placing into the hot holding well.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed cables stored along side clean equipment. CDI-The cables were moved to a different location.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed deep grooves to the large cutting board. Have resurfaced or replaced.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed food splatter on the outsides of the large prep cooler. Have cleaned.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed employee food/drinks stored intermingled with facility food in the tall reach in cooler in the back room and the small prep flip top cooler. CDI-Both items were removed. *Have the personal food labeled, stored on a bottom shelf and away from facility food, if going to store in a refrigerator.