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NameNICK'S CAFE
Address6302 FAIRVIEW RD
SUITE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28117
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/18/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed closed beverage cup stored on dry goods container. CDI - Cup was moved away from food and potential contamination.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed tomatoes, diced turkey/ham mixture, chicken salad,and sliced cheese inside of prep unit at temperature of 44F or above due to recent preparation. Ensure that foods are cooled before placing inside of prep unit. CDI - Items were moved to upright refrigerator to finish cooling. - 1.5 - REPEAT
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray bottle of degreaser with out label attached. CDI- Labeled during the inspection. - 2 - REPEAT
33 0.50 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed covered tomatoes placed directly inside of prep unit drawers without properly cooling the foods first. CDI - Food uncovered and moved to upright cooler to finish cooling. - 0.5 - REPEAT
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Dishes shall be stored in a manner that allows them to effectively air dry. Observed dishes left wet stacked. EHS suggested pyramid stacking to facilitate air drying. - 0.5 -