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NamePOKE CAFE
Address11318 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE RD
STE 203
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/28/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 tuna mix in reach in cooler with date marking from 10/17. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of tuna mix. 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 .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed cooked shrimp with date marking from 10/27 with a TPHC start time of 11:00AM in flip top unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of cooked shrimp. Observed raw salmon with date marking of 10/27 with a TPHC start time of 11:00AM in flip top unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of raw salmon. Observed cooked chicken cubes with date marking from 10/25 with a TPHC start time of 11:00AM 10/28 In flip top unit. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of cooked chicken cubes. Observed brown rice with date marking of 10/25 with TPHC time of 11:00AM in rice cooker. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded brown rice. EHS educated PIC on how to properly use TPHC for 4 hours. All other.
25 1 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No Yes 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 digital display menu with items such as salmon and tuna that are raw/undercooked without asterisks to foot note. 10-DAY VR Required.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed three secondary spray bottles of bleach, quaternary sanitizer and glass cleaner not labeled. CDI - PIC was able to label bottle properly.
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 five secondary squeeze bottles without any form of identification throughout kitchen. CDI - PIC labeled secondary squeeze bottles ( sesame seeds, sesame oils x2, sugar, yum yum sauce.
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 several gnats throughout kitchen and dining room area. PIC stated pest control company comes once a month. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several dead flies on the floor throughout kitchen area.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes 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 two container of soy sauce and one container of cooking oil stored on the floor. CDI - Employee moved items off the floor.
43 0 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 clear measure cup with no handle submerged in dry white rice. CDI - PIC removed container. 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. clear cup submerged inside container of sugar. CDI - PIC removed container.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed three cutting boards stored clean with large dark stains and deep score marks. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded three cutting boards. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two low boy coolers not functioning awaiting repairs. Currently, no food is being stored inside. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach in freezer not functioning awaiting repairs. Currently, no food is being stored inside.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes 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 several stored clean secondary squeeze bottle with sticker and sticker residue still attached. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food co-mingled with establishment food in reach on cooler. CDI - PIC rearranged employee food all in one location.