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NameSUPERICA
Address101 W WORTHINGTON AV
UNIT 100
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/31/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 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 metal and plastic insert containers stored as clean on the shelves in the dishwashing area with sticker residue and food debris still adhered to the containers. CDI - PIC separated dishes with sticker residue and food debris to be rewashed. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes 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 a large/deep bin of raw chicken in brine stored in the WIC at temperatures between 47-50F. PIC stated it was in the WIC overnight and time stamped label supported it was in the WIC overnight. REPEAT. No escalation due to no increase in severity, PIC discovered an issue in the preparation process in that the brine was supposed to be cooled prior to mixing with the chicken. CDI - Voluntarily discarded. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 insert containers of raw brisket, raw chicken and lettuce mix in the refrigerated drawers at the cookline at temperatures of 43-46F. CDI - PIC moved to WIC. Items had only been brought up to the cookline equipment 30 mins prior. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes 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 an opened and wrapped package of chihuahua cheese on the WIC shelf that was not provided with a date mark. PIC stated it had been opened the day prior. CDI - Cheese date marked For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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 a spray bottle containing a blue liquid stored on the chemical rack at the mop sink that was not labeled as to its contents. CDI - PIC labeled spray bottle.
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 a large/deep bin of raw chicken in brine stored in the WIC at temperatures between 47-50F. Bin was approx. 1ft deep and product was covered overnight. PIC discovered the issue in the preparation process of the chicken where they are supposed to cool the brine down prior to mixing it with the raw chicken. PIC and staff were unaware of this. PIC stated he is going to have a staff meeting and ensure all prep employees are aware of the proper procedure going forward. Splitting the batch up into smaller containers may also aid in the cooling process. REPEAT. CDI - Voluntarily discarded. 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 .
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. - Observed virtually all dishes stacked in the dish pit and stored as clean to be wet nested.