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NameOSTERIA LUCA PARK RD
Address4127 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/19/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee dumping water in hand sink. CDI EHS educated employee and had sink cleaned and sanitized.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black buildup on inside of ice machine. CDI Employee emptied machine and began cleaning during inspection. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed slicer with food debris. Employee stated that it had not been used today and should be clean. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed meatballs being HH in steam well below 135F. CDI PIC reheated meatballs to 170F on stove. 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 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sausage in pizza prep station at 44F. PIC stated that unit was filled within the last hour. CDI PIC put sausage in WIC and cooled down below 41F. 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 1.50 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 Observed large pan of cooked short ribs, eggplant, and red sauce cooked on Sunday not date marked. PIC stated that facility is not open on Monday and he had not had a chance to date the items this morning. EHS advised to DM when putting in WIC. CDI PIC put Dm on pans. Observed open container of whipping cream not DM. CDI Employee put DM on container. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled. CDI PIC label all squeeze bottles.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in the kitchen. EHS advised to have pest control treat facility.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed labels on washed apples. CDI PIC had employee take labels off and rehash the apples.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No 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. Observed scooper touching wheat flour in container. Observed ice scooper stored unprotected. CDI PIC removed scooper from container.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-904.13(A) Preset tableware shall be protected by being wrapped, covered, or inverted. Observed outdoors preset tableware on tables unprotected and not inverted. EHS educated PIC. CDI pic had glasses removed from outside tables and rehashed. 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed electrical tanks on shelf above clean food containers and lids. EHS advised to move tanks or clean food containers.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pizza boxes in plastic on the floor in hallway. CDI PIC put boxes on shelf.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed cutting board in pizza area with deep groves and black buildup. CDI PIC discarded cutting boards and put better condition ones in it’s place. Observed sifter with torn wires. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded sifter. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed both hood lights blown.
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 both hoods with large amount of grease buildup. Commercial exhaust hood cleaning label states that it is not scheduled until 11-10-2023.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes No No 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 upper wall above prep sink in need of repainting.