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NameFOOD FOR THOUGHT
Address5700 WESTPARK DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/23/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the bar hand sink. CDI: paper towels provided. REPEAT VIOLATION -1- no point escalated due to improvement from last inspection.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed bar dish machine dispensing 0ppm. Facility is to bring all glassware to the kitchen to be washed until bar dish machine is repaired. VR within 3 days. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed meat slicer stored as clean with food debris on back of blade. Per PIC, meat slicer has not been used for a couple of days now. CDI: meat slicer broken down to be w/r/s during inspection. -1.5-
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed an abundant number of small flies in the dish pit area. Recommend to have pest control spray as often as needed to avoid an increase. REPEAT VIOLATION -2-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 a box of dinner napkins and plastic cups stored on the floor. -0-
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 gaskets throughout kitchen in need of cleaning. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaking from the ceiling tiles above the 3 comp sink. CDI: PIC talked to engineer on duty and was able to reconnect the cold water pipe during inspection. -0-
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 several dead light bulbs in the hood. PIC is aware and already have a work order put in. -0-