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NameSOPHIAS LOUNGE
Address127 N TRYON ST
SUITE 301
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed a cultured dairy product in prep top cooler with microbial growth. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed spring mix and mozzarella cheese stored over stacked in prep top above 41F. CDI: Items voluntarily discarded. All coolers in compliance today and working. Significant improvements from previous inspection. Facility has added digital air thermometers to all coolers and staff are checking coolers at least twice daily and documenting the air temperature as well as periodically checking food temps. REPEAT VIOLATION Future violations will result in a full point deduction. 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 .
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 under counter dish machine leaking from door when running. PIC stated this is already scheduled for maintenance. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected.
49 0 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 build up on gaskets of reach in freezer. Observed sticker residue remaining on a few pans throughout kitchen.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed cracked light cover and ceiling braces peeling in expo kitchen. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected.