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NameROOTS CAFE
Address2135 SOUTHEND DR
UNIT 109
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/28/2023
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
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed two employees wash hands, turn faucet off with bare hands and then dry hands. Hands were recontaminated by turning off faucet without a barrier. CDI-EHS educated employees on proper handwashing techniques and employees properly washed hands. 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee remove gloves and begin to don new gloves for food prep without washing hands between glove change. CDI-Upon request, employee properly washed hands and donned gloves.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over RTE pastries. Ensure unwashed produce is stored below RTE foods.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed TCS foods in prep top cooler in cold holding above 41F. Reference temperature chart. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded TCS foods that were above 41F. TPHC will be used until unit can properly cold hold at 41F or below.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed household pesticides in storage area. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded household pesticides.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.115 Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food establishment unless otherwise allowed in the NC Food Code per 6-501.115 (B) and (C ). -Pf Observed two dogs allowed inside establishment during inspection. CDI-Pets were removed from establishment.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed multiple employees lacking hair restraints and beard guards. Utilize hair restraints and beard guards.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean knives stored in a container soiled with food debris. Observed a homemade fruit fly trap stored over clean dishes and utensils CDI-PIC moved utensils and container to be W/R/S. PIC voluntarily discarded trap.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single-use cups stored in a container soiled with food debris. Increase cleaning frequency.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 grease and dust buildup on walls and ceiling surrounding cooking equipment. Increase cleaning frequency in these areas. Points not escalated due to improvements in cleanliness of floors noted on previous inspection.