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NameSRI BALAJI CAFFE
Address716 MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/20/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed carrots stored above washed produce and herbs. CDI-PIC relocated carrots to lower part of reach in cooler.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed one spray can of insect RAID for indoor resident use only. CDI-PIC voluntarily discard item.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes 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 past. Observed three spice containers without labels and four secondary bottles without labels. CDI-PIC placed labels on all items.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small live insect inside microwave. CDI-PIC removed insect, washed hands, and instructed a food service worker to clean microwave. Food establishment has active pest control which visits monthly.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed three food services workers without hair coverings. CDI-PIC handed out hair nets.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several stainless steel pans wet stacked over 3-comp-sink. CDI-PIC moved items to be rewashed and made space to properly air dry.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed moderate amount of grease build up on hood ventilation system.