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NameNOBLE SMOKE
Address2216 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/5/2020
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 3-301.12 Preventing Contamination When Tasting - P Taste food in a manner to prevent cross-contamination. Observed one food employee tasting food being reheated at beginning of inspection over food on stove. CDI - PIC moved tasting area to walkway at cook line away from food. -0-
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed three handsinks without handwashing signs posted. CDI - PIC posted signs at end of inspection. -0-
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed produce stored over RTE foods on walk in shelving. CDI - PIC moved unwashed food to bottom shelf and over other unwashed produce. -3- REPEAT
21 1.50 Proper date marking and 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 Observed TCS foods incorrect date marking for 8 days and products prepared for more than 24 hours without label. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded 8 day items and back dated the rest for 7 days since they were not expired yet. -1.5-
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes 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 cooling hush puppy mix with eggs in reach in coolers in deep portions that were tightly covered. CDI - PIC moved these to walk in coolers and freezer. -1- REPEAT
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flying insects in bar and around drains. -0-
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed wait staff preparing and cutting lemons. limes and making bulk stock of tea without wearing an effective hair restrain while wearing watches. -0-
40 0.50 Washing fruits and vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed brussel sprouts, limes, squash and lemons placed in use without washing. -.5-
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested metal bowls on drying shelf. 0-