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NameSAMOHA AFRICAN CUISINE
Address602 W SUGAR CREEK RD
UNIT 4
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/16/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no certified food protection manager in the facility at the time of inspection.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towel at the hand sink during inspection. CDI. PIC provided one. Repeat.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No Yes No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf. Observed no thermometer in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC ordered one.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stuffs stored under rusty shelves with the rust dropping around the food. Needs to be removed. REPEAT Improvement from last time.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without hair covers. Repeat.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored directly on prep unit. CDI. PIC removed.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaks in the WI freezer. Also observed broken shelves in the facility. Needs to be repaired. Repeat
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 build up in and out of micro wave, WI shelves. Needs to be repaired. REPEAT.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed drains missing in the floors at the back area. Also observed water unable to drain by the sink. Needs to be fixed. REPEAT.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 build up on ceilings and vents. Needs to be cleaned. REPEAT. 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 walls falling apart in the kitchen area. Needs to be repaired.