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NamePROJECT 658
Address3646 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/12/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsNOTE: CDP form error while on site. Original copy with signatures has been scanned into OnBase.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No 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 salmon filets on menu are offered undercooked. PIC confirmed that salmon can be served undercooked depending on the customer’s order. No parasite destruction letter available on site. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
15 1.50 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 raw ground beef logs stored over fruit cups in reach in cooler. CDI: Ground beef relocated.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at 0ppm chlorine at the dish machine. Sanitizer line was primed and then working properly. EHS noted that the line has many air bubbles and will likely need primed frequently. EHS advised PIC to contact dish machine technician to perform maintenance on machine and ensure it is functioning properly. 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
18 1.50 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed chicken skewers cooked to 150F. Chicken skewers were double stacked on the pan. Chicken skewers in a single layer exceeded the final cook temperature of 165F. CDI: Chicken was cooked longer until it exceeded 165F.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed full sized pan of Cuban sandwiches and full sized pan of cut up cheese stored out of temperature control upon arrival. PIC stated that they are for a catering to go out around 130pm. Per PIC products were to be held at room temperature until delivery. CDI: Items were moved to cooler to cool down prior to service. EHS suggested that if PIC does not want to refrigerate items after prep, that they are prepared immediately prior to being served. 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 .
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 Observed cream cheese in reach in cooler with date of 11/14/23 and date of 11/29/23. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). - Pf Observed no disclosure on menu. CDI: Disclosure provided via a handout added into the menu book.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed back door propped open to allow for easy access to outdoor walk-in cooler. Do not leave door propped open unless another form of protection, such as a screen door or clear vinyl curtains, against pests is in place. No insects or rodents observed in facility. REPEAT VIOLATION Future violations may result in a point deduction.
47 0 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 several cutting boards with deeper cuts and pits.
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 walk in cooler floor in need of sweeping.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed leaves and other debris within dumpster enclosure. Remove to prevent pest harborage.
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 floor tiles near back door cracked and damaged.