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Address3607 N SHARON AMITY RD Restaurants: 
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CHARLOTTE NC 28205
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 6/21/2023 
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
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General Comments
Violations 
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
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes No No 4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P Employee only used soap and water to clean out horchata dispenser container. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils must be washed, rinsed and sanitized before storing as clean. CDI - Employee corrected and ran dispenser container through dish machine. 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 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Salsa and milk in bar cooler measured 44-45F. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - Milk discarded and salsa moved to other bar cooler that is holding at 35F. 0 pts. 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 .
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. 3 wet wiping cloths observed on surfaces throughout kitchen. Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when in between uses. 0 pts.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 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. Some disposable item boxes stored on floor in storage room. Store single-use and single-service articles at least 6 inches off the floor. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace rusted shelves in walk-in cooler. Also, inside of walk-in cooler door is rusted. Repair/replace listed equipment. REPEAT. 0 pts.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No Yes 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. Clean shelves, interiors of refrigeration, and on non food contact surfaces throughout kitchen. REPEAT
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Large items such as furniture in dumpster area. Remove these items to prevent the area from harboring pests. // 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Grease receptacle lid open. Keep lid closed so grease doesn’t spill onto ground. 0 pts.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Clean grease buildup off walls throughout. REPEAT // 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Replace broken floor tiles in kitchen. REPEAT
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No No No 6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes. Ventilation hood filters not being used while establishment was cooking. CDI - Employees put hood filters back into hood during inspection. // 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee drink stored above sugar bin. Employee purse stored contacting immersion blender. Store employee personal items in a separate location.