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NameFRESH CHEF
Address20601 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
SUITE 107
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/22/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 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 raw salmon stored behind peppers and onions in cold holding drawers. EHS observed pieces of salmon that had fallen into peppers and onions. CDI- peppers and onions voluntarily discarded, storage order corrected. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw burgers stored behind raw fish in cold holding drawers. Current storage has potential to contaminate fish when handling ground beef. CDI- storage order corrected, fish moved to back row, no longer contamination concern.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed TCS foods holding above 41F in one section (back) of the walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has multiple fans to maintain temperature in all parts of cooler, PIC stated that motor to fan in back of walk in cooler broke yesterday, have ordered part and it is scheduled to be installed today. EHS confirmed with PIC that fan has been ordered and is scheduled to be delivered today, PIC provided invoice. PIC stated he has been moving all TCS foods to front of cooler where temperature is 41F or below, had a delivery this morning and had to temporarily move TCS products (raw proteins and blanched fries) to area adjacent to broken fan. Walk in cooler has 2 main fans in the main section of cooler, 1 fan unit in small section that used to be a freezer (converted to a cooler). CDI- walk in cooler rearranged so all non-TCS products (non-TCS produce, bottled products) are stored in area with broken fan unit (former freezer area), all TCS products maintained in areas of walk in that are 41F or below. EHS will conduct compliance visit to ensure fan is properly installed, maintaining entire walk in cooler and all TCS foods at 41F or below.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P 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 rice and broccoli marked 6-8 in reach in unit. Observed cooked carrots marked 6-13 in reach in unit. PIC stated these labels are incorrect, discussed days of prep for each specific item. CDI- products voluntarily discarded.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados that had been cut and scooped into bowl, had not removed sticker from skin and properly washed before cutting. Ensure fruits and vegetables, such as avocados, have stickers removed and are properly washed before use.
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 ceiling tile with damage. Observed floor tile near back door with damage. PIC stated he is aware of facility issues, working towards fixing immediately.