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NameLIGHT RAIL FAMILY RESTAURANT Rules Governing Inspection Scores.
Address8045 SOUTH BLVD Restaurants: 
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CHARLOTTE NC 28273
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Premise Type1 - RestaurantMobile Food Units, Push carts, Tattoo Parlors: 
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 7/6/2018 
Final Score @ Grade
81.50 B
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General Comments
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Critical Violations SHOWN in RED   
NA=Not Applicable  NO=Not Observed  CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description NANOCDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No Yes No 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager - C PIC is not a certified food protection manager. 2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Observed improper date marking, observed improper cold holding, observed improper hand washing.
6 4 Hands clean and properly washed No No No Yes No 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without re-contaminating hands. -P Observed food employee re-contaminate hands by closing faucet and paper towel dispenser with hands not using a barrier. CDI, Food employee corrected by instruction and re-washed hands without re-contamination. 2-301.14 When to Wash - P Observed food employee go from working with raw chicken to ready to eat French toast with only a glove change. Food employee did not wash hands between raw and ready to eat foods. CDI, Food employee corrected by instruction and washed hands.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No Yes No Yes 6-301.11 Provide soap for hand washing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. CDI, soap provided.
13 3 Food separated and protected No No No Yes Yes 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw burger meat stored above ready to eat foods such as hash brown mix and deli meats in upright cooler. CDI, items re-organized to have ready to eat foods above raw foods.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed foods in walk in cooler holding temperature above 45F(see chart). Observed items in reach in coolers holding temp above 45F(see chart). Items were located at the far end wall near door. All other items in walk in cooler were observed at 45F or below. CDI, items voluntarily discarded by PICA. Improvement observed.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition No No Yes Yes Yes 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 several items in walk in cooler such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, chicken, broth, marinara sources, greens, rice, gravy, eggs, hash casserole, and deli meat with expired date marks. EHS observed items with date mark of 6/20 on items mentioned. Observed deli mean with expired date mark in reach in cooler, as well as hash brown casserole in steam box with date mark of 6/26. Observed opened feta cheese container without date mark. CDI, items voluntarily discarded by PIC.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No Yes No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep sink. Fish placed under running water.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working containers without identifying label, including squeeze bottles.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Ensure back door is maintained close so as to prevent entry of insects or rodents.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet towels stored on counter near hand washing sink at server station.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal containers stacked while still wet. Ensure all utensils are completely air dry before stacking.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed metal shelving in walk in cooler with heavy rusting.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed shelving in walk in cooler with significant food build up and debris.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster sliding doors opened.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No Yes 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 floors with significant dark build up, specially under and around equipment.