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NameTHE LIGHTS CAFE
Address16631 LANCASTER HY
STE 107
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/20/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEHS discussed the matter of non-continuous cooking at length with the PIC. Have reviewed the proper parameters to be in compliance while preparing and serving undercooked eggs. It is agreed that there shall be no non-continuous cooking at the facility going forward.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed front hand sink with unwashed utensils inside basin. CDI- PIC removes utensils, sanitizes sink, and is advised by EHS to maintain the hand-sink for handwashing only at all times. 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed back hand-sink blocked by wastebin. CDI- PIC moves waste-bin to restore hand sink access. (-1)
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed box of moldy jalapenos in reach in cooler. CDI- PIC voluntarily discards. (-0) 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed container of broth in back cooler with lid unaffixed, contaminated by ice build up. CDI- PIC voluntarily discards. (-0)
15 0 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 raw chicken stored alongside raw pork and beef. CDI- PIC rearranges cooler to accomadate poultry on the bottom. (-0) For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
18 0 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed unpasterurized eggs poached to 147F, cooled to 34F, and subsequently reheated to 144F before service as the final step. Have advised PIC and staff to cease non-continuous cooking in favor of cooking the eggs to 155F and moving to hot holding without any cooling. CDI- PIC demonstrates revised process of cooking egg to 155F and moving to hot holding for service. (-0)
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 Observed one container of expired food (dated 2/01/24) inside back cooler. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of expired item. (-1.5) 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed poached eggs in ice water on prep top. CDI- PIC discards eggs and places new batch into proper cold holding with ice-bath on prep top. (-0)
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster with no drain plug. Discussed requesting one from waste management with PIC. (-0)