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NameSTATE OF CONFUSION
Address3500 DEWITT LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEHS reminded PIC that when in house HACCP bologna is produced, per their HACCP plan a label containing name of the product, date packaged, and use-by date. Include the statement “Keep refrigerated at <41F or frozen”. This label should be present on each batch/chub of bologna produced in-house.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes 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 stored directly above blanched French fries inside RIC drawers at prep unit. CDI - Storage order was rearranged. 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 Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed multiple pans stored as clean with food debris present on the food contact surfaces. CDI - Pans were moved to the dish pit to be properly w/r/s. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed diced tomatoes, chimichurri w/ garlic & oil, raw chicken, roasted garlic, grilled onions and peppers held above 41F inside multiple prep units on the cook-line. CDI - Items were placed on the line at the beginning of service and was voluntarily discarded. Grilled peppers and onions were prepared 1 hour before inspector arrival and was allowed to be placed on a sheet pan and placed inside the WIC to rapidly cool. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- EHS observed special process bologna dated for 02/25 however item was prepared on 02/24. CDI- PIC corrected date marking issue. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray bottle of degreaser with no label. CDI - Product was labeled.
33 0 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 containers of gator gumbo at 116F @ 3:13 PM, gator gumbo was observed @ 114F at 3:53 PM. Gator gumbo cooling at a rate of 0.05F/min. Item should be cooling at a rate of 0.54F/min. CDI - Containers of gumbo were actively stirred for the next 30 min and gumbo decreased 50+ degrees F. 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 .
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored inside QUAT sanitizer at 50 PPM. CDI - Buckets were replaced at the proper temperature.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 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 handless scoop in direct contact with blanched fries and baked potato chunks inside RIC drawers. CDI - Scoop was removed. 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 scoop handle in direct contact with salt. CDI - Scoop was removed.