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NameDEGENERATE, THE
Address2116 N DAVIDSON ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/26/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM during start of inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. -P. Observed employee enter through back door, don gloves, and attempt to handle chips without washing hands. EHS intervened and reminded employee to wash hands when re-entering the kitchen and before donning gloves to work with food. CDI - employee washed hands before continuing.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed food prep spoons with food and sticker residue on scoops. CDI - PIC removed spoons to be re washed before next use. 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 . 4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with non-TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black and pink buildup inside ice machine. CDI - PIC removed and washed tray with buildup. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed dish machine sanitizer at approximately 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. Facility will use 3-comp sink until dish machine is repaired. VR. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf. Observed chorizo thawing in a container of sitting water in prep sink. Employee stated that water was running over the chorizo but someone had turned it off. Cold water from prep sink was temped at 77 F. CDI - PIC moved chorizo to WIC to finish thawing.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No 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 box of paper bags, box of take-out containers, and box of napkins stored on floor.
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 leak at dish machine pre-rinse sprayer. Observed 3 non-functional bulbs at hood.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed lighting intensity at approximately 1 foot candle in restrooms. PIC stated that the bulbs were replaced with brighter bulbs but they did not have a way to measure the required light intensity. REPEAT.