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NamePICASSO'S SPORTS CAFE
Address230 E W T HARRIS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/24/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsEHS provided PIC with V&D handout and updated EHP. EHS provided TPHC form for items in prep unit. PIC stated that items are normally discarded after 4 hours. During visit, chlorine test strips were dropped. Ensure to replace.

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)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed box of mushrooms stored over RTE bread and unwashed box of tomatoes over RTE pickles. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0- 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed food debris in microwaves. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed some items in prep unit above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -3- 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed inconsistent date marking system. i.e., a couple items marked with a start and discard date AND time. Observed some items improperly date marked: birria consome 9/19-9/27 (discard should be 9/25), birria meat 9/19-9/29 (discard should be 9/25), chili 9/17-9/27 (discard should be 9/23), and pizza sauce 9/16-9/24 (discard should be 9/22) (item also past date mark). Observed some items in prep units missing date marks such as 3 containers of cut lettuce, meatballs, chicken tenders, and ricotta cheese. Observed pizza sauce past date mark. Per PIC, items missing date marks were prepared prior day. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items and voluntarily discarded items past mark. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 some squeeze bottles missing labels and 2 containers in dry storage area missing labels. **REPEAT** -1-
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 flying pests, especially in drain area below spray sink. Observed crawling pest in dishpit area. Recommended increased pest control frequency. -0-
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 vegetable oil stored on floor. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored on top of dish machine. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of ice scoops and PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. 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 scoop inside of sugar with no handle and flour handle touching food. -CDI- PIC removed items. -0- 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed knife stored between prep unit and table. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and item was moved to dishpit to be W/R/S.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed some bowls and plastic containers in need of replacement due to having cracks and no longer being smooth and easily cleanable. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cutting boards and pizza prep stations in need of replacement due to no longer being smooth and easily cleanable. -0-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No 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 NFCS of dish machine in need of cleaning. Observed exterior and interior surfaces of cold holding units and cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 walls and ceilings in need of cleaning. Observed floor drain beneath spray sink in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food items commingled with retail food items in WIC. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. **REPEAT** -0.5-