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NameCATALINA KITCHEN + BAR
Address1942 E 7TH ST
STE 106
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Tags kept in non chronological order. Starts 9/24, 12/24, 2/25,3/25.5/24, etc, VR required
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 a few TCS items holding over 41F. Line check was done 1 hour prior. Great deal of improvement. Ensure items prepared that day are fully cooled (especially if heat treated) before placement in cold holding prep units. Corn prepared today was heating items around it in cold holding unit. Great deal of improvement. CDI Items recooked rapidly in freezer and WIC. Reduce to 1/2 points. 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 .
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 on menu the following items that are served undercooked with no asterisk, Lox and bagel, add on of salmon to Entree salads. VR required PIC states that Mahi Tacos are fully cooked.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed several dented cans stored in use with no markings indicating being held to discard/for credit.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee preparing food with no head cover. Repeat
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 wet tight at stacking.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Test strips were not working properly, requires new strips. VR required
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.Observed build up and food debris in bottom of reach in freezers. Repeat
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items like phone and wallet stored on prep table and shelving with customer product.