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NameLETS MEAT
Address1400 S CHURCH ST
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/29/2021
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf Observed raw sliced brisket stored above raw pork in reach-in. CDI: Education provided and PIC rearranged storage order.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed tofu and pickled vegetables cooling at too slow of a rate to meet cooling parameters. See violation #31 for more details. CDI: Education provided and PIC time stamped product for 6 hour hold. Going forward, facility will use TPHC for individual trays of side items. EHS provided paperwork during inspection and explained 4-hour vs. 6-hour parameters.
20 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 beef broth and miso soup being stored in large soup pots on bottom of rolling cart. Product prepared 09/27/21. PIC stated product kept on cart to more easily refill soup pots on stove. CDI: Education provided and PIC moved product back to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Observed tofu and unsalted butter being held above 41F in walk-in cooler. Products prepared 09/28/21. PIC stated facility received delivery this morning and door on walk-in was left open for extended time. Products did cool throughout inspection- see temp chart for details. CDI: Education provided and EHS recommended not leaving door open and possibly turning down temperature of unit to help counter door being opened frequently. REPEAT VIOLATION.
31 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 individuals trays for side items(tofu, potato salad, pickled vegs.) cooling in flip top portion of make table. PIC stated trays are prepared fresh every day and gone within 4 hours. Facility switching to TPHC to avoid having to store trays in walk-in cooler. CDI: Education provided and PIC time stamped product for 6 hour hold. Going forward, facility will use TPHC for individual trays for side items. EHS provided TPHC paperwork during inspection and explained 4-hour vs. 6-hour parameters. REPEAT VIOLATION.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed shrimp thawing in prep sink with no running water. CDI: PIC ran cold water over product.