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NameAZUL BALLANTYNE
Address14825 BALLANTYNE VILLAGE WY
STE 155
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/3/2023
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
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shrimp and raw bacon opened from original packaging stored above ready to eat foods in reach-in freezer. CDI-PIC rearranged food storage. Discussed storage order requirements for coolers and freezers with PIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed large slab of meat thawing at room temperature. Thaw under running water 70F or less, under refrigeration, or as a part of the cooking process. CDI-Employee placed meat into walk-in cooler to thaw under refrigeration. 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed one thawed salmon filet in walk-in cooler with ROP packaging still in tact. Discussed with PIC thawing methods for reduced oxygen packaged fish per packaging instructions.
44 0 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 cleaned silverware stored on chemical shelf across from dish machine. CDI-PIC moved utensils to above shelving with other cleaned utensils.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single use cup stored in horchata container in reach-in cooler. CDI-PIC discarded styrofoam cup and placed large ladle in horchata with handle out of food.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed buildup of garbage and cardboard around dumpster/compactor area. 5-501.116 Cleaning Receptacles - (B) Soiled receptacles and waste handling units shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. Observed cooking oil receptacle in need of cleaning and disposal. Recommended to PIC that waste management companies arrive for pickup and cleaning at higher frequency.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink (2 liter soda bottle) stored in ice at ice machine. CDI-Bottle removed from ice.