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NameCRAB CRACKER, THE
Address8640 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
STE A1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/19/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Employee observed washing hands in prep sink. Only wash hands in hand washing sinks. // 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Employee washed hands in prep sink with no soap. CDI - Employee educated on hand washing procedure and where to wash hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
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 Pre-cooked mussels measured 60F in sandwich cooler. Cooked crab measured 50F in upright cooler. PIC stated that these were thawed this morning. Cooked TCS foods must not rise above 41F during thawing process. CDI - Crab and mussels moved to freezer to cool. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Tub of cooked potatoes were missing a date label. CDI - PIC placed yesterday's date on container. 0 pts. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Sanitizer bottle was missing label. CDI - PIC labeled sanitizer bottle. 0 pts.
33 0 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 Eggs that were cooked at 12:30PM measured 70-98F. Eggs were cooling in deep container in upright cooler. Use walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer to cool TCS foods. CDI - PIC Split up eggs and moved them to freezer to continue cooling. 0 pts. 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 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Dead roaches observed on floor in storage room. Remove dead pests. // 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Small flies observed beside soda machine. Contact pest control to treat for flies. // 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Back door is not self-closing. Repair. 0 pts.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Ice scoop handle contacting ice in ice machine. Scoop handle laying on top of sugar in sugar container. Store in-use utensils in a manner to prevent the handles from contacting the food or ice. REPEAT
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. Shelves below prep tables throughout kitchen are beginning to rust. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repair/replace prep table shelves. // 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Ninja blender is rated for household use only. Only use NSF listed equipment. Remove from establishment. 0 pts.
49 0.50 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. Cleaning necessary on shelves throughout establishment, inside refrigeration units, and on sides of cooking equipment. Clean nonfood contact surfaces more frequently. REPEAT
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Some trash on the ground around dumpsters. Clean up around dumpsters. 0 pts.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. Broken baseboard tile beside walk-in freezer. // 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. Clean floors throughout, especially underneath equipment. REPEAT