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NameLITTLE CAESAR'S
Address10223 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/4/2023
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no vomit/ diarrhea plan at facility. CDI- EHS sent copy to PIC. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed employee on the phone while one the line. Employee then touched her hair then go to prepare pizzas. CDI- Employee washed hands.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No Yes 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed shelf blocking handwashing sink. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap for back handwashing sink. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Paper towel dispenser broken and not dispensing paper towels. Paper towels placed at the area.
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 can opener soiled with old food debris. CDI- Can opener sent back to be cleaned. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed marinara and pepperonis in the prep top unit holding above 41F. Observed sausage and ham in the low reach in unit holding above 41F.CDI- Items placed in the walk in cooler for cooling. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
24 1.50 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 time stamp for marinara cups on time. 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Facility does not have extended TPHC procedures for marinara. PIC stated that they can hold cups for 48 hours. Get state letter/ procedures. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 lids on marinaras in walk in cooler. Observed items on prep line prior to being cooled to 41F. CDI- Lids removed and items placed in the walk in 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 .
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 oil bottle without label.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean and dirty dishes stored on the same rack together. CDI- Dishes separated.
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 pizza speed racks, dish racks and pizza press in need of cleaning.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 floors under sinks in need of cleaning. Observed vents in need of cleaning. Observed walls at the pizza prep top area, pizza shelf, oven and hand sink in need of cleaning.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored with customer items.