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NameNICK'S CAFE
Address6302 FAIRVIEW RD
SUITE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28117
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/20/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed missing paper towels at the back kitchen hand sink at the beginning of inspection. CDI - Employee was in the process of bringing more. No points taken.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed open packages of raw ground beef and sausages stored above frozen seafood in the walk-in freezer. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
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 underneath and behind the deli slicer blade. CDI - Item was taken apart to be rewashed.
21 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 chicken breasts in a container on the grill at 115 degrees. Observed sausages next to the grill at 110 degrees. Observed peppers and onions beside the grill at 90-94 degrees. CDI - Sausages, onions, and peppers were voluntarily discarded. Chicken breasts were reheated to 165.
22 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 44 degree fruit cups in the self-service refrigerator. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed Pace salsa bottles with sanitizer and no labels. Observed several spray bottles of chemicals with no labels. CDI - All containers were labeled.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed self-service fruit cups with no labels. CDI - Owner moved fruit cups to a cooler behind the check-out counter.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed flounder stored on undrained ice. Observed shrimp and cooked eggs stored in water.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19 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. Observed rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler and freezer.