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NameTHOMAS STREET TAVERN
Address1218 THOMAS AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General CommentsFacility states they do not serve undercooked salmon. Tuna is Ahi/yellow tail which is exempt form parasite destruction letter.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no employee able to provide proof of certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No No No 2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) 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 employee health process and procedures. -Pf Observed no food employee able to provide answers to reportable food borne illnesses, sign and symptoms. Did not have any health policy at facility. Had priority violations and was not able to produce proof of food protection manager. VR
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed two employees wash hands, turn faucet off with bare hands then dry hands. CDI EHS had both employees rewash hands and use paper towel to turn faucet off. Repeat
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw beef stored over chili and au jus. CDI Item moved to correct order. Repeat For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition No Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed multiple items prepared or opened day or days before with no date mark. (Hot dogs, brats, au jus, cut tomatoes, sliced deli meat, cooked mushrooms, spinach dip) VR required 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 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 potato salad (1/6), pasta salad (1/3), ham (12/24), boiled eggs (12/25)held past 7 day expiration. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored with canned goods. CDI PIC moved to storage with other chemicals.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 salt pepper mix, bbq sauce without labels.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed large buckets of food stored in direct contact with floor in WIC. Store above floor.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Bucket of sanitizer tested 0 ppm for quat sanitizer. PIC observed the bottle was empty. Need to order more. Using chlorine for sanitizer buckets and three complete sinks in meantime.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed some containers stacked clean “wet nesting”. Allow equipment and containers to completely air dry before stacking. Repeat
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed flattened cardboard boxes being used as barriers on shelving for pans and other dry food storage. Do not use cardboard.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Clean exterior of fryers, grill, and refrigeration units in kitchen area. Observed build up and dust on metal shelving. Clean with more frequency.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floor in dish area and under hand sink with residue and splash onto the lower walls. Clean with more frequency. Repeat 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed wall under hand sink, door frame with deep scratches, exposed dry wall and wood. Repair and paint or cover with FRP. Observed FRP ripped away from wall at three comp sink. Repair. 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 stored amongst customer product. Designate area for orderly storage of employee personal items.