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NameRIVER BUFFET & GRILL
Address8215 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/12/2019
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf observed 1 handsink at sushi bar without hand towels. CDI added hand towels.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk-in cooler and freezer. CDI - storage order rearranged. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P observed dish machine operating at 0ppm chlorine and failed heat test strip x2. CDI- service repair on site during inspection. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf observed dried food debris on slicer. CDI wash, rinse, and sanitize.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf observed TPHC food items marked for 11:00-3:00pm that were not discarded when observed at 3:30pm. CDI- food items discarded by PIC. Discussed recording methods for time marking and discarding TPHC food items.
23 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf no cosumer advisory posted at hibachi grill. ribeye steaks are cooked to order during dinner. CDI- consumer advisory posted at hibachi grill.
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 multiple TCS foods cooling in walk-in cooler stored in thick layers/deep containers, covered with plastic wrap. CDI- foods placed in shallow pans and left uncovered to accelerate cooling process.
33 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. observed crawfish, clams thawing on rack in kitchen. CDI- moved to cooler.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.13 Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation - C observed fly ribbons stored above sushi bar. remove
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-306.11 Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers - observed crushed red pepper sauce stored uncovered at hibachi grill. CDI- placed in container with lid.
42 1 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 multiple wet stacked containers on the drying rack.
47 0.50 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 food debris build-up inside upright cooler. observed build-up on nfc surfaces of slicer.
52 0.50 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 dumpster lids open and damaged. Dumpster doors open. 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. observed missing and damaged dumpster drain plugs. Both dumpster units need to be repaired or replaced.
53 0.50 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. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - observed food debris build-up on floors. clean floor more frequently.