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NameBAR A VINS
Address3206 N DAVIDSON ST
UNIT A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
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 No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present during time of inspection. **REPEAT** -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed No No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed PIC return to work station from outside without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on when to wash and PIC properly washed hands. -0-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed trash can stored in front of handwashing sink. -CDI- PIC moved trash can. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed drinking glass stored inside of handwashing sink. Observed sanitizer and multipurpose cleaning stored hanging inside of handwashing sink. -CDI- PIC removed items. -1-
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed berries and peppers stored over RTE salmon and cured meats. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed bottle of wine stored in RTE ice in machine. -CDI- PIC removed item and dumped ice surrounding item.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed anchovies, sour cream, feta cheese and salmon above 41F in RIC. Per PIC temperature rises because fridge is opened and closed a lot. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. EHS suggested lowering temperature of unit and maybe keeping items towards the back of unit as those items were at 41F or below. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes 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 no date mark on anchovies opened two days ago. -CDI- PIC properly date marked item. -0- 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 .
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed no air thermometer in RIC. -0-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in kitchen area. -0-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed PIC engaging in food prep with a wrist watch. -0-