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NameTHE LIGHTS CAFE
Address16631 LANCASTER HY
STE 107
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/29/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cous cous in plastic container inside steamwell at 115F. CDI- PIC combines 115F cous cous with properly held, 151F cous cous stored directly in steamwell, and reheats all contents to 165F. (-1.5)
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 Observed raw shell eggs in metal bowl beside stove held at ambient temperature. CDI- EHS suggests TPHC for eggs held out of temperature control at cook line; PIC agrees, creates time label, and begins to inform staff of new holding procedure. Temporary TPHC procedures provided in inspection, and template attached to form. (-0) TPHC template here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english
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 unlabeled spray bottle with unlabeled chemical. CDI- PIC labels bottle. (-0)
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados in front fliptop with stickers still adhered. Wash avocados and remove stickers prior to use at prep line. (-.05)