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NameLOVE IN ACTION CAFE
Address4419 TUCKASEEGEE ROAD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/12/2024
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsLynn Lathan was with Augusta Washington during the inspection today.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No No 2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf. Observed facility had priority item violations today. EHS educated PIC on violations and corrections. VR Needed 1-22-24 Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty at beginning of inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
11 1 Food obtained from approved source No No No 3-201.11(A) Use food from approved sources only.-P Observed Sea moss being advertised and used in the facility that is from an unapproved source. EHS previously advised PIC at last visit about adding sea moss. CDI PIC discarded bag of sea moss and all products with sea moss added and removed advertisement.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed 3 strainers and several lids stored as clean with food debris. CDI Employee moved dishes to 3 comp sink to be w/r/s. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 several pans of food from yesterday that was not date marked. NOTE: Facility is not approved for cooling at this time because they do not have the proper refrigeration units. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed container of soy sauce not labeled. CDI PIC labeled container.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed single service bowl being used as a scooper in the dry elbow noodles. CDI PIC removed bowl from noodles.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed clean dishes being stacked wet. CDI PIC instructed employee to rewash all dishes.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service item stored unprotected behind the front counter. CDI PIC moved single service items.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed 2 freezers, 2 soda coolers being used for TCS foods that is not NSF/ ANSI certified. Also observed a non ANSI certified rice cooked in prep area. EHS spoke with PIC about these items during last visit. EHS advised PIC that the freezers he currently has can only be used for non TCS foods. EHS advised PIC to get new equipment approved before installing. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded TCS foods in these units. 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed cutting board with deep crevices and grooves. PIC stated that he has ordered a new cutting board 1-22-24
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 bottom of low boy cooler with water buildup. This item has been noted at previous visit.