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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 6/11/2019
Final Score @ Grade
91 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 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf observed utensils stored in handsinks. CDI- items removed and sent to clean.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P observed multiple pans of fried chicken stored outside of refrigeration < 135F. CDI- pans moved to walk-in cooler to begin cooling process (1 hr). observed chicken cooling at acceptable rate.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed raw fish, raw shrimp in prep area 72F. CDI items moved to walk-in cooler. Instructed PIC to have employees work in smaller batches of food to ensure food temperatures are controlled. observed foods cooling at acceptable rate in walk-in.
22 2 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes Yes 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 procedure controlled items on buffett without time mark. CDI by replacing items and time marking.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 food items in cooling process stored in thick layers and covered with plastic wrap. CDI- placed in shallow pans and left uncovered or vented plastic wrap.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation - C observed fly ribbons hanging over equipment (sushi bar, back prep tables).
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P observed red pepper oil at hibachi bar stored uncovered for customer self-service. observed dessert items stored outside of cover of sneeze guard. CDI- oil covered, items placed under sneeze guard.
52 1 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. observed dumpster doors left open. 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - C observed trash on the ground around dumpster area and recycle enclosure.