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NameLOCAL LOAF EATERY
Address800 E 35TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/8/2023
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 4 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee and PIC wash hands without using a barrier to turn off faucet. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on using a barrier to turn off faucet and PIC and food employee rewashed hands at handwashing sink. **REPEAT** -4- 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF- Observed food employee wash hands in 3-compartment sink. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on where to wash and food employee rewashed hands.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed food employee use handwashing sink to fill a container. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handwashing sink. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no soap at handwashing sink in dish pit area. -CDI- PIC replenished soap supply. -0-
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer at dish machine reading at 0ppm. -CDI- PIC primed machine and it read between 100-200ppm. -0- 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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-/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 black salsa dated 10/11 , grits with no date, queso dated 11/1 (discard 11/7), sliced salami, ham and pepperoni, pico de gallo, brussel sprouts, and baked potatoes with no date. Per PIC, unlabeled items were prepared Saturday. Per PIC, black salsa was prepared 10/11 but pulled from the freezer on Saturday. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded queso. PIC properly date marked all other items. **REPEAT** -3- 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P- Observed personal medication stored on food shelf. -CDI- PIC removed. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P- Observed two cans of raid. -CDI- PIC removed. -0-
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 flour with no label. Observed Italian sauce, mayo, tomato jam and garlic aioli with no labels. **REPEAT** -1-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed pest in metal container on prep line. Observed flying pests in kitchen area. -0-
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC without hair restraint. **REPEAT** -1- 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed PIC wearing wrist watch.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed sticker on washed avocados. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean utensils stored in container with heavy food debris. -0-
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 WIC not properly functioning. -0-
49 0.50 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 dust and food debris on non food contact surfaces of equipment like the oven, bread maker, stove, etc. Observed buildup in shelving of RICs and lowboys. **REPEAT** -0.5-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed missing/cracked floor tiles in kitchen area near handwashing sink. 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 buildup on hood system. -0-