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NameFRESH CHEF
Address20601 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
SUITE 107
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 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 No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed cold holding peach dessert stored on top of speed rack under evaporator unit in walk in cooler without wrappings or protection. -0 points-
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cooked ribs, meatloaf, tomatoes, and chicken salad cold holding at temperatures between 50F and 56F. Ambient air temperature in walk in cooler was measured at 53F. Temperatures written in temperature logs from start of business day indicate walk in cooler was holding between 40F and 41F. CDI - PIC contacted service technician to repair walk in cooler. Walk in cooler was repaired. Ambient air temperature was measured at 38F. -REPEAT- -3 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed tightly wrapped containers of cut tomatoes cooling in walk in cooler. Observed ranch dressing cooling in ice bath without active stirring. CDI - Cover was removed from tomatoes so cold air could circulate in and around food. PIC was instructed to conduct active stirring of any TCS foods cooling using an ice bath. -0.5 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed house flies in kitchen area. Establishment has contract with licensed pest control. Control insects to prevent infestation. -0 points-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed utensils being stored in water with a temperature greater than 135F but water was visibly soiled, discolored, and with oily residue. -0.5 points-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler at start of inspection holding at 53F. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door. Replace gasket. -0.5 points-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 dust on fans blowing over ready to eat foods. Clean fans to prevent contamination of ready to eat items. -0.5 points-