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NameTAZIKIS MEDITERRANEAN CAFE
Address7107 WAVERLY WALK AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94 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 No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed sanitizer dispensing at 0ppm chlorine during inspection. PIC contacted maintenance during inspection, and switched to single service items. Observed sticker residue on hotel pans stacked together during inspection. CDI - PIC removed soiled items to be rewashed. Maintenance on site during inspection. Machine serviced and dispensing sanitizer at proper concentrations. 1.5 pts. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 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 tzatziki sauce, sliced tomatoes, and roasted red peppers in salad prep holding above 41F during inspection. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. 1.5 pts. 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 .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed tzatziki sauce and greek dressing being held on time from 11am-4pm per the labels, exceeding the four hour allotted time. CDI - PIC corrected labels to indicate that sauce must be discarded by 3pm. 0 pts.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf Observed no disclosure statement on consumer advisory during inspection. Addition necessary. 10 day VR required. 0.5 pts.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 portioned steak cooling while wrapped in plastic bags in a deep container in WIC. Observed cut lettuce cooling in prep top unit. Observed can of roasted red peppers cooling in a deep, covered plastic container in prep unit. Observed canned chick peas being cooled in a deep, covered plastic container in WIC. CDI - All items were removed from containers and placed into shallower containers in WIC to rapidly cool. Risk Control Plan to be discussed if no improvement by next inspection. Repeat. 1 pt. 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 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects in back can wash area during inspection. More frequent or thorough pest control may be necessary. 0 pts.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed carrots and potatoes being cut and processed without being washed. Ensure all produce is washed before use. 0 pts.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic hotel pans stacked together while wet during inspection. Ensure all equipment is properly dried before stacking together. 0 pts.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rust on shelving units in WIC and on legs of prep tables during inspection. Repair or replacement needed. Repeat. 1 pt.
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed water coming out of faucet at prep sink maintaining 72F during inspection. PIC stated they have been struggling to maintain hot water temperatures for the previous two weeks. PIC unplugged tankless water heaters and plugged back in to reset. Water temperature achieved 108F at three compartment sink. PIC contacted plumber during inspection for repair. 10 day VR required. 0.5 pts.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed dumpster doors ajar during inspection. Observed trash bags on ground next to dumpsters during inspection. Dumpsters are shared amongst all neighboring facilities. Ensure dumpster doors are closed after every use and trash is properly placed into dumpsters. 0 pts.