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NameSOPHIAS LOUNGE
Address127 N TRYON ST
SUITE 301
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/9/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsPIC mentioned replacing the high temp under counter dish machine in Sophia’s kitchen with a low temp under counter dish machine. EHS advised PIC to send EHS a copy of the spec sheet so this change can be approved prior to installing the new machine.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no vomit and diarrhea plan on site. CDI: EHS provided PIC with a copy of the state written plan and explained requirements. Plans were printed and placed with the kits that had been prepared.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed handsink in the Sophia’s Lounge kitchen and in the main prep kitchen blocked by cart with trash and cart with cups respectively. CDI: Carts moved.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed unwashed berries stored in reach in cooler of Sophia’s kitchen and Sophia’s bar above ready to eat items. CDI: Items reorganized.
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients.  Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed crab cakes prepared yesterday still cooling in cooler drawer. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded.
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 reach in cooler at the bar holding milk and specialty milk above 41F. CDI: Products were voluntarily discarded.
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 no date mark on snails, turkey chub, pasta, or duck confit. CDI: Items voluntarily discarded. EHS observed several items date marked for 8 days. No items were over the 7 day date mark today. CDI: EHS and PIC discussed that day one is the day of prep so employees should be adding 6 days to the date of prep to get the discard date.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no consumer advisory on dinner menu for crabcakes served with red tobiko (raw fish eggs). VERIFICATION REQUIRED
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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed crabcakes prepared yesterday cooling in cooler drawer while tightly covered. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee plate unwashed blueberries with French toast. CDI: Berries were removed and washed.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the Sophia’s bar dish machine and the dish machine in Sophia’s kitchen not currently operating. All dishes are going to the main prep kitchen. Repair machines.