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NameCRU
Address3428 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/22/2023
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed unwashed produced (broccoli and potatoes) stored over washed produce. Ensure unwashed produced is stored below RTE foods.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with pink and black build up on interior panel. Suggest checking unit once a week and cleaning as needed.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed walk in unit door that was not fully closed in the beginning of the inspection and all food items were holding at 43-46F. CDI-Door fully closed and items dropped in temperature during inspection. Suggested to PIC to get a self closing mechanism to ensure door doesn’t stay open and prevent temperature loss. Repeat. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed TCS food held on TPHC without any marking to denote start or end time for 4 hr TPHC. Employee stated all items were pulled from the WIC at 7:10-7:20. CDI-Employee correctly labeled food held on TPHC to indicate 4 hr window, start and end time.
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 unlabeled shaker with what appeared to be powdered sugar over prep table.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 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 rusting of shelves in kitchen. These non food contact surfaces are no longer smooth, corrosion-resistant and easily cleanable. Repair or replace.
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. Observed gaskets, handles, interior of reach in units, racks in facility, shelving, and equipment in need of cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency and thoroughness.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed litter and waste stored outside of dumpster on surrounding ground. Ensure all waste is stored inside the dumpster. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding door and overhead lid of dumpster open and accessible to surrounding flying insects.
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 damage to ceiling tile in kitchen from previous leak. Observed bucket stored on floor to catch dripping water from ceiling. 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 food splash and buildup on walls and vent covers in kitchen. Increase cleaning frequency.