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NameTAPROOM, THE
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
A4
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/5/2023
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed 2 sleeves of raw ground beef stored above onion rings and fries in reach in freezer. CDI PIC moved ground beef. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed facility offering cook to order eggs for breakfast with no consumer advisory on menu. VR needed 10-15-23
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 Observed raw marinated chicken breast cooling in reach in cooler in deep container that is covered. EHS advised PIC of methods to quickly cool foods. CDI PIC put chicken in smaller pan and put it in the reach in freezer. 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 .
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on 3 comp sink drain rack. Employee stated that she was letting them dry this way before putting them away. CDI PIC separated containers to dry. REPEAT
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed 3 open employee drinks on shelf with boxes of straws. CDI Employee put drinks in metal container on shelf.