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NameZAFRAN KABAB PALACE
Address230 E W T HARRIS BV
SUITE C5
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/1/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 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 Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. PIC has taken a test but the date has expired.
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed one employee drink stored on food contact surface at prep station. CDI- drink was removed. -zero-
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed unwashed veggies stored above ready-to-eat items in walk-in cooler. CDI- items were reversed. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw chicken thighs stored above cut and washed carrots in reach-in cooler. CDI- items were reversed. REPEAT (full points).
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed container of chicken rice that was not labeled. PIC stated that item was cooked two days ago. CDI- container was properly labeled. -zero-
29 1 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes No No 3-502.11 Obtain a variance for specialized processes.-Pf For more information on how to apply for a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed two containers of house-made yogurt. Facility does not have a variance to make yogurt. CDI- Two buckets of yogurt were discarded. Facility will only purchase yogurt from approved source.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee preparing food without a hair restraint. CDI- employees put on hair restraint. REPEAT (no points taken at last inspection).
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed two stacks of containers that were stacked wet. CDI- containers were separated and allowed to air dry. -zero-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Replace damaged cutting board at prep station #2 (has stains and deep grooves). 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace torn gasket on door of reach-in refrigerator. REPEAT
49 1 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. Clean exterior of containers, shelving, refrigeration units, and fryers in kitchen area. Clean debris from exterior of dish machine in kitchen area. Clean dust from hood screens in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 in corners and under equipment in kitchen area. Clean splash from walls behind prep stations. Clean dust from ceiling tiles in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).