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NameFOOD FOR THOUGHT
Address5700 WESTPARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/13/2021
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
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine at the bar with chlorine concentration of less than 50ppm. CDI: EHS primed sanitizer and chlorine concentration is now between 50-100ppm. -1.5-
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 sausage chub dated as 8/27 in the walk in cooler. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded REPEAT VIOLATION -1.5-
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-204-112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality - PF Observed rinse temperature gauge not working at the dish machine. PIC has called Ecolab to come out to take a look at it. VR within 10 days to ensure gauge is working to determine correct rinse temperature. -0.5-
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a significant amount of fruit fly-like insects in the dish pit area and mop sink area. Recommend to have pest control to come spray. -1-
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the rice bin. -0-
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed the inside of the flip top unit and prep unit on the grill station side across the dish pit in need of cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION -1- Observed soda gun at the bar with buildup inside. Recommend to clean as often as needed to avoid buildup.
48 0 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed no hot water at the needed requirement at all sinks and dish machine. CDI: Maintenance was called and was able to fix it. Dish machine is now reading 161F, all hand sinks are 110F, and 3 comp sink is 110F. -0-