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NameCAVA
Address8936 J M KEYNES DR
SUITE 200
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/20/2023
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
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed sticker residue on pans stored as clean . CDI took to three comp to clean. Repeat
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooked onions that had 15 minutes to reach 70 at 84F. CDI PIC quickly reheated the onions to 165F and above and began cooling process over. Observed rice that PIC verified had been prepared the day prior, as date marking stated. Item in WIC was holding above 41F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded rice. 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 .
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed falafel and chicken holding below 135F. CDI PIC reheated items to 165F. EHS discussed TPHC for some items for going forward. VR required to ensure which items are changing to TPHC 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several items on front line prep line that were holding above 41F (eggplant, hummus). These items were cold holding as part of RIC that was not sealing properly. CDI. PIC moved items to WIC to cool quickly as they had been on line for 1 hour. PIC will monitor unit and call repairman if unit is not holding items 41F and below. Observed lettuce mixes in display cooler not holding 41F and below. CDI. Placed on temporary TPHC and placing on permanent TPHC going forward. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition No No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed feta, cooked broccoli, cut lettuce with out date marking. CDI. PIC stated they were prepped today and were date marked. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 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 cooked onions not cooling at a sufficient rate to reach 70F or below in two hours in a deep well container with cover on. CDI. PIC reheated items to 165F and above to start cooling over. Observed rice cooked yesterday holding above 41F in the WIC. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. Repeat 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 .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed RIC that was not closing to seal. Needs repair
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 build up of food debris on shelving in cold holding at prep line, at grill area.general cleaning needed on non food contact surfaces throughout facility. Repeat
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand sinks to have no cold water and hot water holding at 135F. Repair is needed to provide tempered water.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors not closed on shared dumpster.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 floors with debris and buildup behind equipment such as ice bin. Need more frequent cleaning.