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NameHORSESHOE, THE
Address1515 S MINT ST
STE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/22/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Commentsfacility found open unexpectedly on afternoon of march madness . inspected

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. observed two employee beverages stored on/above food preparation surfaces. CDI - removed
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta. cdi reorganized For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P observed sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink unable to produce qac sanitizer( bottle empty) CDI- switched to bleach and made to 100ppm 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
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 multiple pans of cut leafy greens and multiple sliced cheeses cold held above 41F. cdi- removed to cool 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 tcs foods without date marks. cdi- date marked 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 . 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 house made salsa past date mark . cdi- 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 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf observed unlabeled spray bottle of clear cleaning solution cdi- discarded
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 multiple fruit flies in kitchen.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting boards. 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed bucket of sanitizer stored on floor. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. observed soiled wiping cloths in sanitizer with concentration below 50 ppm qac
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf observed no test strips for qac at 3 comp sink.