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NameEXOTICA INDIAN KITCHEN BAR
Address500 S COLLEGE ST
STE 150
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/29/2024
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
15 3 Food separated & protected No 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 raw chicken stored over raw lamb in the walk in. CDI: Items reorganized. REPEAT VIOLATION For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket on the reach in coke cooler damaged. Observed shelving in walk in cooler chipping and beginning to rust in a few areas.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No 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 ice machine with plastic sheeting peeling and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Remove plastic sheeting. REPEAT VIOLATION Some improvement from previous inspection as the only issue today was the ice machine sheeting.
55 0.50 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 ceiling around vents and vents in the kitchen on the line with dust build up. REPEAT VIOLATION 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 wall is not smooth and easily cleanable where pre-wash area for the dish machine is. Fill in holes and remove screws from wall.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed lighting on the cook line at 8-10FC. Repair lights to ensure required lighting intensity of 50 FC is met.