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NameTUPELO HONEY CAFE
Address101 S TRYON ST
SUITE 130
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf observed no parasite letter for mahi mahi offered undercooked. CDI: Chef stated that the fish will be fully cooked. Corporate designs menus. Item must have the consumer advisory disclosure removed.
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (B),(D) TCS food reheated in a microwave shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of 165 F within 2 hours and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed milk gravy that was reheated to less than 165F in the steam well. CDI: Product rapidly reheated to over 165F.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed chicken stock cooling from yesterday in walk in above 41F. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. Overall significant improvements in cooling have been made. EHS observed several products cooling properly during inspection. Facility is using cooling log. REPEAT VIOLATION
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 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 no date mark on cooked cauliflower, pulled chicken , or cooked quinoa in the prep top. CDI: Items voluntarily discarded. Date marking throughout facility has significantly improved from previous inspections. REPEAT VIOLATION
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed one large, covered cambro of chicken stock cooling from yesterday in walk in. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION See #20.
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 build up on gaskets of coolers and on interior parts of cooler drawers. Ensure more frequent cleaning.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No 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 damaged, cracked, and missing tiles at the server bussing area on the floor and part of wall. PIC stated that facility has already reached out to a contractor about getting diamond plating put throughout this area as tile has already been redone one time.