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NameSWEET LEWS BBQ
Address923 BELMONT AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/15/2020
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed several pans of food in walk in cooler were uncovered, even though they were already cooled from previous days. CDI - PIC added lids to all such pans.
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 unsalted butter held on countertop and measuring 74F. Butter is used to brush atop cornbread when it finishes baking. CDI - butter voluntarily discarded. Discussed with PIC - options are include using salted butter or taking out just enough unsalted butter for one batch of cornbread at a time and holding it on Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). If TPHC is used, a written procedure must be prepared in advance, 4 hour times must be recorded on each batch of butter, and any butter remaining after 4 hours must be discarded. Also observed moist, narrow beef strips smoked as for jerky and then stored on countertop. Beef measured 73F. CDI - voluntarily discarded. Discussed methods owner could use to safely prepare product in the future.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P. Observed aerosol can of FlexSeal stored on top of prep table in pit room. CDI - PIC moved can to chemical shelf.
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. Observed front hot box gasket broken and taped to door. Door stayed cracked open but foods inside remained at temperatures above 135F.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 dusty buildup on two mounted fans in kitchen. Fans are not in use during the winter.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed jacket hanging on dry goods shelf and purse stored on top of ice machine. Both moved. 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C. Observed three hood light have burned out.