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NameMETRO DINER #3005
Address10412 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/17/2017
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several pans with buildup on the clean equipment rack. CDI-The pans were brought back to the dish machine for cleaning and sanitizing. REPEAT.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed product in the salad flip top cooler holding above 45F. CDI-The turkey was overstacked in the pan, and a portion of them went into the reach in coolers, and the tomatoes were not fully cooled down prior to placing into the unit and they were placed into the reach in as well. HUGE IMPROVEMENT.
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 roasts cooling in thick portions and were not cooling rapidly enough to meet the correct time/temperature cooling parameters. CDI-The roasts were sliced into thinner portions, bagged, and placed into an ice bath.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed 0ppm of QUAT sanitizer at two of the red sanitizer buckets. It was found that the autochlor unit was not properly dispensing the product. CDI-The unit was fixed and a correct concentration of sanitizer was made.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure pans are fully air dried prior to stacking. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed a container of cups stored near the hand washing sink at the dish machine. They are not stored in a protected location to prevent cross contamination. CDI-The cups were moved to the waitress station.
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 dirt buildup on the racks in the walk in cooler where it appears people are stepping onto the bottom shelves to reach the top shelves. Also observed buildup on the floors in the walk in freezer. Have cleaned.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the autochlor unit leaking water when turned on. The facility had a plumber out this morning to repair the unit, but it hasn't been fixed. Have repaired.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed food buildup on the ground around the dumpster area outside. CDI-The area was properly cleaned.