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NameVELVET TACO SOUTH END
Address2170 HAWKINS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/3/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed PIC with no CFPM. Facility has 210 days from permit issued date to obtain it. REPEAT VIOLATION -0-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed can opener, per PIC, washed and cleaned only at the end of the day. CDI: EHS educated PIC on frequency of washing food contact surfaces. PIC stated can opener was just used about an hour to two hours ago and will set a timer to take it to the dish pit at the 4 hours mark. Observed a couple dishes stored as clean on the drying shelf with food residue. CDI: dishes stored in the 3 comp sink to be w/r/s. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with minor black build up behind the ice shield. Recommend to clean as often as needed. -1.5-
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed pickled onions at the condiments table at 47F. CDI: voluntarily discarded. Observed corn pico and avocado pico at the make table in plastic perforated containers at 44F-47F. EHS explained to PIC the possibility of not cold holding correctly due to the holding containers. EHS recommend to use TPHC. CDI: PIC stated items were just brought out about 2 hours ago and allowed to be placed on TPHC for the remaining 2 hours and filled out a TPHC template during inspection. -1.5-
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed corn pico and avocado pico in the walk in cooler cooling with tightly closed lids. CDI: lids removed to allow quicker cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION -1-
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 water and oil squeeze bottles at the flat grill unlabeled. -0-
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several dishes wet stacked. Recommend to add another shelf for more room to air dry. REPEAT VIOLATION -0.5-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 a box of small to-go trays stored on the floor. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No Yes 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed spray nozzle not working properly. PIC has been aware and notified their maintenance. VR within 10 days to ensure spray nozzle is working properly. -0-
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no chlorine test strips. REPEAT VIOLATION -1- VR within 10 days.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No 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 dead light bulb in the hood system for the fryers. Recommend to replace. -0-