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NameCHAR BAR 7
Address7312 TOWN VIEW DR
 
City/State/ZIP
MINT HILL NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/27/2018
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed one opened water bottle over the cook line with single use to-go trays. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. -0-
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles. -P Observed dishwasher go from handling soiled dishes to unloading cleaned dishes. CDI - PIC instructed handwashing before handling clean dishes. -2-
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed berries on walk in shelf over RTE ribs. CDI - PIC moved ribs to meat shelf over raw meat. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw salmon thawing over RTE pimento cheese. CDI - PIC moved salmon. -1.5-
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed buildup on ramekins stored in utensil bin and hanging tongs and ladles at the 3-comp sink. CDI - All items sent to dish machine for cleaning. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup on the shield inside the kitchen ice machine and buildup on the sliding rail at the bar ice machine. -1.5-
34 0 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed thermometer with dead batteries. VR no later than 07/06/2018 to ensure facility has thermometer that works. -0-
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed fly zapper stored over prep table with utensils stored directly below. -0-
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No 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 ice stored on floor in walk in freezer and raw chicken wings stored on floor in walk in cooler. -0-
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed wait staff filling condiments without hair restraint. -0-
39 1 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloth stored on floor near tea urns. REPEAT -1-
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked plastic and metal bins on shelf designated for dishes that are dry. REPEAT -5.-
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed cleaned and sanitized utensils stored in soiled storage bins. -0-
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 surfaces of cutting boards that are not easily cleanable and with deep gouges. -0-
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 grease buildup on walls of sanitizing basin of 3-comp sink being used for pre-soaking cooking grates. -0-
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open doors on outside dumpsters. -0-
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 buildup on vents, ceiling and walls at cook line. -0-