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NameCATALU
Address135 NEW BERN ST
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/13/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEHS observed several items in WIC right at 41F. EHS observed ambient air of unit at 38F. EHS recommended PIC monitor these items. Facility planning to launch brunch menu soon. Discussed consumer advisory.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P- Observed raw steak stored behind raw shrimp and calamari in cold drawer. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- 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 Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed 2 containers of chorizo annd spicy aioli above 41F at sautéed station. Observed garlic aioli (contains fresh garlic and oil) on counter at 70F. Observed potato’s at 45-48F at salad station. Observed housemade chimichurri at 45F in lowboy. Observed rabo at 41-43F and rice at 41-43F in WIC. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, items had been prepared today or out for prep. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC to rapidly cool back down. -1.5- 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed items cooling in WIC with lids and stacked on top of each other. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC vented lids and placed items on sheet trays. -0- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. -Pf- Observed no thin probe thermometer available. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-