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NameCOMMUNITY MATTERS CAFE
Address821 W 1ST ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/21/2021
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written plan for vomit and diarrhea events on site. CDI: EHS provided PICs with a link to the state plan via email today.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed carrots stored over ready to eat items on the speed rack in the walk in. CDI: Carrots relocated. Food underneath was packaged in ziploc bags.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed many scoops and utensils stored as clean with food debris and build up on them. CDI: Utensils were properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed DDBSA sanitizer coming out of dispenser above 700ppm. CDI: Solution was diluted and verified with test strips. PIC phoned ECOlab while EHS was on site and they will be making a visit to ensure product is properly diluted when coming out of the dispenser.EHS discussed with and demonstrated to PIC how to properly dilute and verify concentration with test strips.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed sanitizer bucket in the kitchen at 0ppm DDBSA. CDI: Bucket refilled to proper concentration.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed scoops and other utensils stored in buckets with food debris and one with water build up. CDI: Utensils cleaned.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed no max/min thermometer on site for testing coffee bar machine. CDI: EHS provided PIC with information as to what is required for this thermometer.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 heavy dust accumulation on AC vents and tiles throughout kitchen.