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NameHOUSE OF PIZZA
Address3640 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/5/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed employee health policy in facility does not discuss exposure. CDI: EHS provided PIC a copy of the updated employee health policy for employees to sign. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 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 no date mark on ground beef in pizza prep top, or mushrooms in cooler drawer. CDI: Items date marked with bulk date in cooler. Ensure individual pans of food items have prep/cook date. 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 .
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed only single diameter probe thermometers on site for use of temping foods. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
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 squeeze bottle of what employees identified as oil at the grill with no label. Observed unlabeled bulk container of white granular near dough making area. Observed unlabeled shaker bottle at drink station that employee identified as sugar. Observed unlabeled shaker at grill area that employee identified as salt and pepper mix. REPEAT VIOLATION
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed chicken tenders stored on floor in walk in cooler and other food items stored on floor of walk in freezer.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket on left door of prep cooler split and in need of replacing. Observed handle on 2-door reach in cooler broken. Observed shelving in walk in cooler, in 2 door reach in cooler, and where clean dishes are stored chipping and starting to rust. Observed top of bulk flour bin cracked and held together with painters tape.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 hood vent covers over back cooking area with heavy dust build up.
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 dust accumulation on vents above prep sink area. Observed several missing corner guards where FRP meets throughout facility.