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NameMOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL #6031
Address8536 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/15/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. -Observed green salsa cooling too slowly in self-serve salsa station. Per PIC, green salsa was stored in WIC, prepped at room temperature one hour ago, then placed in self-serve station. Observed salsa at 48F and, one hour later, at 45F, dropping at a rate of 0.05F/min. The minimum required rate of cooling is 0.12F/min. -CDI- PIC placed salsa in WIC for rapid cooling to 41F or below. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 green salsa cooling too slowly in self-service station. PIC stated salsa was stored in WIC, prepped at room temperature one hour ago, then placed in self-service station. Salsa was placed in deep container in self-service station, after being left at room temperature for extended periods of time during prep. Salsa was cooling at a rate of 0.05F/min. The minimum cooling rate is 0.12F/min. -CDI- PIC placed green salsa in WIC for rapid cooling until reaching 41F or below. 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 .
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. -Observed food employee prepping pico without hair restraint to prevent contamination.
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 drying rack by 3-compartment sink with buildup of rust. Observed cabinet door in lobby broken and not attached to cabinet. - No point escalation due to different violation from past inspection.
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 buildup of food debris and residue along the bottom of lowboy units on front line and in HH unit in kitchen. Increase frequency of cleaning to prevent accumulation.
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 black buildup along wall behind 3-compartment sink and behind equipment in hard-to-reach places. Increase frequency of cleaning.