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Name500 DEGREES PIZZERIA
Address6037 SOUTH BV
UNIT A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/7/2024
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
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Eggs were moved to bottom shelf. 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed all TPHC pizzas sitting on top of the prep line, exposing them to the ceiling and open air.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed microbial growth inside of the drink machine ice chute.
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 wings next to the fryer at 82 degrees. PIC stated that they hold them there and reheated to order. CDI - EHS added wings to the TPHC procedure to prevent future violations. Wings will be discarded every 4 hours and bowl will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS foods in the under-counter cooler from 44-45 degrees. Items were voluntarily discarded and cooler will not be used until it is repaired. 3-day verification required.
23 0 Proper date marking & 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 Observed Feta Cheese in the walk-in cooler with a discard label for April. Feta is not on the date-mark exemption list for cheeses. CDI - Item was discarded and will now be date-marked for 7 days. No points taken due to product being opened less than 7 days ago.
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 one spray bottle with out a label. CDI - Item was labeled during inspection.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a large bin of flour with no label.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one employee prepping food with a bracelet on.
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 open dumpster lids and doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed deep pitting and cracked flooring around the pizza oven.