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NameHILLSIDE CARIBBEAN
Address1113 PEGRAM ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/17/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at the dish area handwashing sink. Also, no paper towels inside restrooms. Shared hand dryer located outside. CDI - PIC supplied paper towels for sink. - 1 - REPEAT Points not escalated due to first repeat frequency.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed multiple items with out date marking throughout facility. CDI - PIC stated items were prepped the previous day (Monday). Items were allowed to be marked with the appropriate discard date. - 1.5 - 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray bottle at front handwashing sink with no labeling. CDI - PIC stated solution was sanitizer. Bottle labeled.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed prepared items in WIC uncovered. CDI - PIC placed lids on all exposed items.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed scoop for red beans and rice being stored in container of room temperature water. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed sugar scoop with handle in contact with product.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 several cracked tiles through out kitchen. Need repair or replacement. Replacement of flooring has begun in front part of kitchen with plan to replace all of it. - 0.5 - REPEAT Score was not escalated as continuing improvement is noted.