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NameCOTTAGE
Address6701 N TRYON ST
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/29/2022
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed a large black bus tub of raw chicken stored directly above ready to eat sauces in the walk in cooler. PIC stated that raw chicken is usually not placed on this shelf, has own specific shelving for raw chicken. CDI- bus tub moved to shelving with other raw chicken, no longer contamination concern.
23 3 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed facility using whiteboard on outside of walk in cooler for date marking system, white board did not have any dates associated with the products. CDI- PIC was able to identify date of prep for each item, placed dates on white board during inspection. REPEAT.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed multiple bottles filled with chemicals that did not have a label. CDI- EHS discussed requirement with PIC, bottles labeled.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 a container of sauce stored on the ground in walk in cooler. Observed frozen meat that had fallen onto floor in walk in freezer, under shelving.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 handle to flour scoop contacting flour in large white container in dry storage.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes 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 to-go boxes that were stored on shelving above prep unit with splash/food debris on containers. CDI- PIC discarded contaminated containers.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed white cutting board attached to make unit with deep grooves, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 hood system with grease buildup, in need of cleaning. Observed inside of prep units in need of cleaning. Observed shelving in walk in cooler in need of cleaning. REPEAT.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 floor damage throughout kitchen, damaged tile and floor in need of regrouting. 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 floors in walk in cooler and walk in freezer in need of cleaning, under shelving. REPEAT.