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NameTHE SALTY DONUT
Address1515 S TRYON ST
STE 105
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/6/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEstablishment is buying cooked brisket from Midwood Smokehouse. PIC was instructed to discontinue buying cooked meat from other establishments until sourcing information can be reviewed and approved by health department.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC's food protection manager certification is expired. PIC must have active ANSI food protection manager certification. Establishment is still within 210 days of permit date so 0 points taken. 0 pts. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at 1 hand washing sink. Hand washing sinks must be equipped with paper towels. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Dish machine final rinse temperature only reached 155F on EHS thermometer. VR - Verification required within 3 days that dish machine is repaired. Use 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils until the dish machine is repaired. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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. Small flies observed in establishment. Contact pest control and keep food covered and protected to prevent potential contamination from flies. // 6-501.115 Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food establishment unless otherwise allowed in the NC Food Code per 6-501.115 (B) and (C ). -Pf Customer with dog observed in dining room. No employees asked if it was a service animal. Pets are not allowed in food establishments. CDI - PIC educated on requirements for animals in establishment. 0 pts.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Employees preparing food with watches on wrists. Food employees must not wear jewelry on their hands or wrists. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace torn gasket present on reach-in cooler door. 0 pts.
56 0.50 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. Cell phone and Bluetooth speaker observed on prep table. Do not store personal items on prep tables.