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NameSTATE OF CONFUSION
Address3500 DEWITT LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/26/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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. Observed a veggie cutter stored as clean with dried food debris. CDI - PIC placed the equipment int he dishwashing are to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Only half deduction taken based on the less severe nature of the violation from the previous inspection. 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 .
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooked taco beef cooked 6/25 was 64F int he walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC discarded beef. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced cheese and sliced tomatoes in the prep unit across from the grill with temperatures above 41F. CDI - PIC removed top layer of warm product and placed ice pack on top of all TCS product. Only half deduction taken due to the less severe nature of the violation from the previous inspection. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 Observed pico at 47F and 48F prepared at 2pm cooling in deep plastic pans with tight fitted lids. CDI - PIC transferred product in larger pans in thin layers with lids vented and 2nd temperature take was below 41F. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one live insect on the wall near the expo line. PIC provided documentation that show pest control service has been increase since insect presence was noticed. Observed several flies in the dining area and kitchen. Air curtains at the dining room roll up door opens are being under utilized or not effective for the large openings. EHS recommends retractable screens at both bar openings to facilitate engaging and serving customers outside and preventing flying insects from entering at the bar.