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NamePROJECT 658
Address3646 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsNo labels observed for dry or cold storage for caterer. PIC instructed to label shelving for caterer for dry and cold storage. PIC agreed. Also observed caterer employee washing lettuce in three compartment sink while dirty dishes were also in the sink. PIC directed caterer to utilize prep sink to wash produce.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. - PF - Observed employee health policy poster posted in facility but no signed copies of policy available. - CDI - PIC printed copies to sign and had all present employees review and sign policy. Maintain signed policies in facility. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 - Per PIC, noncontinuous cooking occurs occasionally for large events for chicken and steak. PIC unable to provide approved procedures for noncontinuous cooking. - CDI - EHS provided noncontinuous cooking procedures. PIC completed procedures while EHS present. EHS approved procedures. Ensure logs and approval are maintained in facility as required.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - Observed one unlabeled spray bottle of unknown chemical stored on shelving for chemical storage. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded product. Ensure all chemicals are labeled when removed from their original container.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 - Observed hashbrowns (for caterer utilizing facility as a commissary) cooling in RIC causing grits above the hashbrowns to be warmer than 41F. Do not cool hot foods in RIC. Utilize walk-in cooler for cooling of hot foods. - CDI - PIC moved grits to RIF and hashbrowns to WIC to quickly cool. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 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. - Observed various spices stored in containers lacking labels. - CDI - PIC labeled all working containers.
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 rusted shelving next to dish machine. Replace. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - Observed aluminum foil lining shelving used to store pots and pans. Remove aluminum foil and replace with a cleanable material such as a plastic liner.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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. - Observed walls in need of cleaning throughout the facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.