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NameMERCHANT AND TRADE
Address303 S CHURCH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/9/2020
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
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf: No designated handsink at bar. All sinks with ice dumped in them with lay-in colanders. CDI- found sink with soap and towel dispenser. Cleared for hand washing only. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage - C: No signage at bar handsink. CDI- gave sign.
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: Frie cutter significantly soiled with old food debris. 4-501.112 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures - PF: In use high temp dish machine not producing 160F surface temperature of pass-thru items. Temperature disk finally hit 160F after numerous cycles. Staff stated due to facility being on 19th floor it takes water a while to reach required temperatures from boilers. CDI- after running water, machine began hot sanitizing.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P: Found numerous items held past 7 day maximum. For example, Fries (blanched) dated 11/28, beets dated 12/2, baba ghanoush dated from November. All items voluntarily discarded.
23 0.50 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: Menu provided did not have consumer advisory for smoked salmon, salmon salad, steak.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf: Unlabeled bottle of liquid said to be sanitizer measured 0 ppm quat. Staff stated it may be all-purpose cleaner. CDI- voluntarily discarded.
48 1 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure No No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf: Maximum water at handsinks 88F during inspection. Maximum water temperature at 3-comp sink 100F during inspection. Engineering provided 100F water at handsink by end of inspection. Return visit for water to 3-comp sink and to check water temperatures for dish machine and handsinks..