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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 10/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsPer PIC, items are opened and prepped daily and no items are leftover at end of day. EHS spoke with PIC about using temperature control at buffet items are able to properly maintain temperature. EHS observed multiple items at or above 135F. If facility to use TPHC, must follow proper procedures. EHS sent blank TPHC form to PIC via email.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food emplyoee wash hands for less than 20 seconds and not use any soap. -CDI- EHS educated food on proper handwashing procedures and food employee properly rewashed hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed 2 food employees wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employees on using barriers and food employees rewashed hands. 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P- Observed food employee handle raw shrimp and return to handle in use utensils without washing hands. Observed food employee crack raw shelled egg and return to handle in use utensils without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated both on when to wash and food employees washed hands. -0-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign in women’s bathroom (shared bathrooms for employees and customers). -CDI- PIC placed signage. -0-
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw tuna over avocados and spicy mayo in lowboy @ sushi station, raw shrimp over cut cabbage and RTE crab salad in meat WIC, and RTE beef under raw fish in RIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -3- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris and greasy residue on several dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -1.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method. -P- Observed food employee sanitizing items in chlorine with a contact time of less than 7 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper sanitization methods and items were placed back in sanitizer water. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (C ) (3) Follow written procedures for cold foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 6 hours. Food shall be marked with start and discard time. -Pf- Observed no time stamps on items being held on time at Buffett line. -CDI- PIC properly time stamped items. 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P- Observed items not being discarded after 4 hour hold time. PIC stated that it was impossible to change out all items at the same time. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring items were changed out at proper times and all items were discarded. Ensure that proper TPHC procedures are being followed. -1.5-
33 0 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 spare ribs cooling in RIC with protective plastic coverings stacked on top of other containers actively cooling. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and items were unstacked, uncovered and moved to WIF to facilitate rapid cooling. -0- 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed some squeeze bottles and spice containers missing labels. -0-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & 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 containers of ginger stored on floor. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed wiping cloth container stored on floor. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed washed avocados with stickers. Ensure stickers are removed prior to washing. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing./4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking and standing water in dishes stored as clean. -0-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving throughout. Replace. **REPEAT** -0.5- 4-202.11 Multiuse 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 some cracked containers. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged/missing pieces of door handles on RI units. Observed damaged gaskets in RI unit at front of house. Replace. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards at sushi station in need of replacement due to deep grooves and no longer being smooth and easily cleanable.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.17 When used for warewashing, the wash compartment of a sink, shall contain a wash solution of soap or other approved detergent or cleaner. -Pf- Observed no soap in wash solution. -CDI- PIC placed soap in sink. -0.5-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior surfaces of RI units, prep units and other units in need of cleaning. Observed dust buildup on vent cover of RIC @ grill/fry station. Observed dark buildup on NFCS of drink machines. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in female restrooms. -0-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple boxes stored outside of recycling bin. Per PIC, items were not broken down and placed in bin due to weather. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture./6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed some damaged floor tiles. Observed soap dispenser not properly dispensing at soap at handsink at end of grill/fry station area. Repair. 6-201.15 Mats and duckboards shall be removable and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard boxes being used as mats in drink areas. -0- 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 dust buildup on soap and paper towel dispensers throughout.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drinks stored over or commingled with retail items throughout. Observed employee food stored on top of food equipment. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-