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NameCRAB DU JOUR CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR
Address8140 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/1/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

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 - No signed document onsite showing proof of training. *CDI - EHS emailed copy of employee health policy to PIC. PIC printed copy of employee health policy agreement and had employees read sign and date paper. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- *Observed - 2 Knives and 1 Tong stored clean with dried food debris build up. Observed 2 metal containers with stickers on outside of container. *CDI - PIC had employees wash, rinse and sanitize these items. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 - No start or end time marked on cooked corn next to fryers, sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce in left flip top unit.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No *REPEAT* 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- *Observed - Squeeze bottle of degreaser unlabeled. *CDI - PIC labeled item.
33 0 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 - Raw Shrimp that was thawed under running water cooling in small flip top lowboy with little change in temperature after 40min. *CDI - PIC moved raw shrimp to WIF to be rapidly cooled. 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 .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. -Pf- *Observed - Raw Chicken wings in prep sink thawing in stagnant water. *CDI - PIC turned on faucet of cold water and opened drain to allow water to flow.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes 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 - Small leak coming from A/C vent located by crab buckets in front of kitchen.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. *Observed - Employee food stored throughout WIC. *CDI - PIC relocated all items to lower shelf.