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NameBISONTE PIZZA CO
Address710 W TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. - P. 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed gloved food employee pick up wiping cloth from floor, rub gloved hands with said wiping cloth, strap wiping cloth around attached apron. No hand washing conducted. Employee was instructed to remove soiled wiping cloth, discard gloves and hand wash. During hand washing, employee recontaminated bare hands on faucet handles. CDI - Employee coached and hands properly washed.. -2-
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. Observed opened container of whole milk without date marking. CDI - PIC confirmed its first use date and date labeled container. -0- 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 vegan cheese without date marking. Product first use date was unknown. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded product. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser stored on prep counter. CDI - Employee instructed to remove chemical. -0-
33 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 2 ct of pizza sauce in walk in cooler cooling inefficiently in high densities and covered plastic containers. Refer to temperature observation chart. CDI - Products uncovered and transferred to reach in freezer with active monitoring for rapid cooling down to < 41 F. -0.5- PIC explained that ice wands are normally used to cool down sauce however, these utensils are in disrepair and facility is awaiting their replacement. EHS and PIC discussed alternative of separating marinara sauce into smaller portions, utilizing metal containers and agitating product to promote air flow and cooling. 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.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed single service cups being used as scoops for granulated garlic and black pepper. -0-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No 4-202.11 Multi use food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed damaged two rubber spatulas stored at utensil shelving unit. CDI - PIC disposed damaged utensils. REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several small cutting boards heavily scratched and scored. Resurface or replace. -0.5-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-203.13 Provide at least one service sink or curbed cleaning facility for cleaning of mops and disposing of mop water. Observed accumulated trash and cardboard boxes obstructing can wash. Provide clearance. -0-