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NameFOOD FOR THOUGHT
Address5700 WESTPARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2020
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
19 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 smoked sausage that was held below 135 F. PIC stated that the facility discards food after breakfast which last for four hours. CDI- Inspector provided facility with TPHC sheet to place items that will be discarded after four hours of service.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Hot water at 3-comp sink is not operating Maintenance is working on repairing the unit.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clea exterior of microwave, oven, cold holding units, and shelving in kitchen area.
48 1 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure No No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Hot water at 3-comp sink is not operating Maintenance is working on repairing the unit. VR- facility has up to ten days to repair unit and provide hot water the 3-comp sink.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bins near areas were hand sinks were located. PIC stated that most hand sinks in kitchen are not in use due to the labor reduction of COVID-19. CDI- waste bin was placed near hand sink near grill.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Repaint damages areas of walls in kitchen near dish machine and hot-holding units. 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. Clean black substance from walls above dish machine. Clean dust and black substance from ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed light shield missing on hood exposing bulb that is not shatter-resistent.