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NameLITTLE MAMAS ITALIAN KITCHEN
Address4521 SHARON RD
SUITE 175
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/6/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsEstablishment keeps Sauces, butter, one prep cooler, garlic and oil, cheeses, creamers on TPHC. All shellfish is purchased frozen. Salmon is farm raised and swordfish undergoes parasite destruction.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed a Garde Manger hand sink blocker by a cart. CDI - Item was removed.
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 hamburger stored above ready-to-eat meat products. CDI - Item was moved to the correct order.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed microbial build-up inside of the ice machine.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all foods in the left bottom side of the prep cooler and the lowboys well above 41 degrees. Items were voluntarily discarded and equipment will not be used until they are repaired. 3-day verification required.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 large bins for flour and spice shakers without labels.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 the back hand sink close in proximity to dry storage shelves. Observed water splashing onto containers of food while washing hands. EHS recommends installing a splash guard or moving the shelves. Observed boxes of chicken on the floors of the walk-in cooler.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one employee without a hair restraint and two employees with watches.
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. Observed a prep cooler cutting board with deep cuts and stains. Repeat
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed sauce build-up on the shelves of the walk-in cooler.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster and grease bin doors.