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NameAZUL BALLANTYNE
Address14825 BALLANTYNE VILLAGE WY
STE 155
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/21/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed inside walk in cooler cooked chicken pieces in ziplock bags, mixed with raw beef pieces in ziplock bags which were not sealed making contaact with cooked chicken pieces all in one bus tub. CDI - PIC seperated bags of raw beef and discarded cooked chicken pieces. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer bucket with wet wiping cloths below 50PPM. CDI - PIC discarded wet wiping cloths and sanitizer. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish washing machine dispensing bleach sanitizer at 0PPM. After several failed attempts to get dish washing machine to properly dispense bleach. The dish washing machine was able to dispense bleach at approximately 200PPM. EHS advised PIC to have machine serviced. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed on drying rack two bus tubs with pooling water and food debris housing utensils and equipment that was already washed rinse and sanitized. CDI - PIC moved both bus tubs back to 3-comp-sink. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with food debris on the inside lid and black residue on the inside panels. EHS suggested ice machine cleaning at higher intervals.
25 1 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No Yes No 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed physical menu with shrimp dish (ceviche) without asterisk to footnote for raw or undercook food. CDI - PIC was able to temporarily correct menus. 10Day VR for corrected menus.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container of dry seasoning, cans of tomato, and cooking oil stored on the floor throughout kitchen. CDI - PIC placed items on shelves.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 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 metal scoop submereged in dry beans in food container. 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 metal ice scoop submerged in ice inside secondary ice machine. 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed in reach in cooler a container of salsa with blue bowl submerged inside salsa. CDI - PIC removed blue bowl from inside salsa.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed white prep unit style cutting board with deep scratch and scored marks along with a green cutting board. CDI - PIC replaced cutting boards. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two damaged cold drawer doors being held together by rope and tape Observed broken cold water handles at two handwashing sinks. EHS was able to properly wash hands and observed employees washing hands properly. 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed two hand washing sinks near dish area and front door area not seal to wall. 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed 3-comp-sink not sealed to wall leaving gaps along the wall. CDI - PIC will call for repairs. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed four white rubber spatulas with burnt handles and flaking apart. CDI - PIC discarded items.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes 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 both cold drawer gaskets with heavy food and debris build up.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 three ceiling events with dust and debris build up in need of cleaning or replacement.