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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 12/28/2023
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes Yes 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 two open containers of employee drinks stored on cutting board during food prep in kitchen area. CDI- drinks were removed. REPEAT (full points).
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Dish machine in kitchen area is registering 0 ppm of sanitizer (at least 50 ppm) after the fifth cycle. VR- facility has 3 days to repair machine. REPEAT (HALF points due to different violation). 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
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed containers of chicken rice that was stored above 41 F in walk-in cooler. PIC stated that rice was made on the 27th. CDI- container of rice was denatured and discarded into trash. REPEAT (half points due to severity). 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 .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed large bowl of fish in individual bags thawing in water that is 103 F at prep sink. CDI- bags were cut open, water was replaced with water that was under 70 F.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed ten containers of a dessert made of milk and sugar that was not labeled in the grab and go station in dining room. CDI- items were moved to cooler in kitchen until labels are made. 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. Label containers of oil stored in kitchen area. CDI- containers were labeled.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a large container of cooked goat on the floor in walk-in cooler. Also, observed bags of frozen meat on floor in walk-in freezer. CDI-container of Cooked goat was placed on the burner to cook. Container of meat was placed on shelf in walk-in freezer.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed deep cuts and stains on cutting board at meat prep cooler near tandoor in kitchen.
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 refrigeration units, containers, shelving, and fryers 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 floor in corners and under equipment in kitchen area. Clean splash from walls behind prep stations, and equipment in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).