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NameSTELLA NOVA BAR
Address3920 SHARON RD
UNIT 160
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/2/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsTransitional Conditions still not met: 1) Install backflow preventer for the mop sink 2) Resurface or replace Garde Mange cutting board and Prep Cooler #6 cutting board 3) Resurface or replace small cutting boards with deep cuts and stains. 4) Replace torn gaskets on all coolers.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed an employee touch cooked tomatoes and garlic with bare hands to check temperature. CDI - EHS educated him on the risks of bare hand contact and the area that was touched was discarded.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed a shelf that had been removed from the wall blocking the back kitchen hand sink. CDI - Item was removed.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed prep cooler number three not properly working and holding food around room temperature. All TCS items were discarded. Cooler will not be used until it is repaired. 3-day verification required.
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 house made pickles from hot brine date marked for 4/17/24. CDI - Item was discarded. 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 foods in the Garde Mange prep top with no date marks. CDI - Employee labeled during inspection.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed tuna steaks in the walk-in cooler in intact ROP packages.
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 containers for flour, sugar and other substances with no labels. CDI - Manager labeled during inspection.
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 boxes of chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed two employees with no hair restraints and one with a bracelet.
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. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep counters.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed Prep Cooler #3 not working properly. Observed torn gaskets on the Garde Mange cooler, cooler #9. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several small cutting boards, the Garde Mange cutting board and Prep Cooler number 6 cutting board with deep cuts and stains. 4-101.19 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. Observed melted spatula handles. CDI - Manager discarded during inspection. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a “house-hold use only” blender.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors.