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NamePEPPERVINE
Address4620 PIEDMONT ROW DR
SUITE 170B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed one (1) water glass stored in reach in unit alongside food items held for resale. Observed one (1) container of salad dressing marked for family meal in WIC stored above tray of raw scallops. CDI - PIC placed personal food and beverages at lower levels to prevent potential contamination. 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed one (1) water bottle held above prep line at high shelving. Observed approximately three (3) water bottles above clean dishes at dish rack. CDI - PIC rotated beverages to locations to prevent contamination of clean dishes, linen, or food.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed PIC dispose of water and ice used to calibrate thermometers in nearby handsink. CDI - EHS and PIC reviewed handsink requirements: handsinks may only be used for handwashing.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 one (1) pan of fried cauliflower with no date mark. Per conversation with PIC, cauliflower was prepared the day prior. CDI - PIC date marked bin accordingly. REPEAT. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-208.11 Store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-P Observed one (1) jar of vapo-rub stored at shelf above clean plates and prep area at desert station. CDI - PIC rotated employee medical supply to personal storage to prevent contamination.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes 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 cardboard box with two (2) sealed containers of shucked oysters on floor of WIC. CDI - PIC elevated containers to available storage without verbal correction by EHS.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed two (2) employees engaged in food prep (cooking shallots, preparing sous vide baths, etc.) with wrist watches.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed one (1) single service plastic container used as a dispensing utensil. CDI - PIC removed container from dry rice and disposed of it. Store dry non TCS foods only with multi use utensils with handles.