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NameDONS
Address321 N CALDWELL ST
SUITE 100
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/12/2021
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed uncovered employee drinks stored on back shelf and shelf with dry goods. CDI: drinks were discarded.
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf. Observed no letter provided from distributor for salmon offered undercooked. CDI: PIC stated that fish will be fully cooked until letter could be provided.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed raw ground beef stored above cooked wings inside walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above whiting fillet inside 2-door freezer and ground beef stored above fries. CDI: storage order was corrected. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed food uncovered inside walk-in cooler and 2-door flip top cooler on line. CDI: products properly covered.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed the ice machine shield with pink/black build up. Ensure to increase cleaning frequency. Improvement has been noted. Sanitizer observed at proper concentration on this inspection.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed several foods including cooked wings, chicken breast, greens, marinara sauce, and penne pasta inside walk-in cooler that was not dated. CDI: all products were within 24 hours so they were properly dated. Observed inside 2-door flip cooler collard green dip and penne pasta without a date. CDI: product was discarded.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P. Observed several bottles of cleaner sprays stored on back prep table. CDI: relocated to chemical shelf.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf. Observed no thermometer available for checking food temps. VR in 10 days for food thermometer.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of shell eggs stored on the floor of walk-in cooler. CDI: removed off of the floor.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed handle down in seafood breader.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single service cups exposed sitting on counter at bar area.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed grease and debris build-up on cook surfaces including stove and fryers, shelving racks, and inside prep coolers.
48 0 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf. Observed both hot and cold water at low pressure at handsink close to back entry into the kitchen. CDI: work order has been placed for sink.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lids open to dumpster and grease container.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed bookbag stored on top of ice machine.