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NameSTATE OF CONFUSION
Address3500 DEWITT LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/19/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment has begun the process of getting sous vide variance approval. 7/19/2023.

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 For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw mahi stored above RTE foods inside Reach-in cooler drawers. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 pans and equipment, stored as clean, with food debris and sticker residue remaining on surfaces. CDI - Items were moved to dish machine to be properly W/R/S. REPEAT
22 0 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: 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 . Observed shredded cheese, cut tomatoes, pico de gallo (x2) and bison burgers held above 41F. CDI - Shredded cheese, tomatoes, and pico were voluntarily discarded and replaced. Bison burgers were placed on RIC Drawer to allow to cool to 41F.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed spray bottle (x2) of disinfectant and sanitizer not labeled. CDI: EcoLab on site, PIC requested labels for bottles.
32 1 Variance obtained for specialized processing methods No No No 8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf For more information on how to request a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed establishment does produce their own bologna. The process is raw meats placed in ROP and held raw in ROP for 24 hours. After 24 hours the bologna is placed in sous vide machine and cooked to 160F. The establishment does have a in-house HACCP plan and EHS has submitted to Senior EHS for review and approval. EHS review and VR required in 10 days.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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 multiple containers of spices with no labels. CDI - Containers were labeled.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in kitchen. REPEAT. ECOLAB on site working to resolve fly issue.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor. CDI - Bucket was removed from the floor.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed avocados with stickers still present, in-use.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple stacks of dishes stacked wet. CDI - dishes were separated or move to 3 comp sink to w/r/s again.