Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060010943
Restaurant Name Cajun Queen
Phone Number +17043779017
Last Inspection Date 2018-12-27
Last Inspection Score 98

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-12-27 98 routine
2018-09-21 followup
2018-09-20 96 routine
2018-05-07 95 routine
2017-12-06 followup
2017-12-01 96 routine
2017-07-13 followup
2017-07-07 followup
2017-06-28 98 routine
2017-01-30 98 routine
2016-09-27 97 routine
2016-03-24 97 routine
2015-11-05 98 routine
2015-03-27 97 routine
2014-12-17 98 routine
2014-09-29 97 routine
2014-06-27 98 routine
2014-03-28 98 routine
2013-12-02 97 routine
2013-09-24 97 routine
2013-06-19 97 routine
2013-03-21 97 routine
2012-12-12 97 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-12-27 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed crawfish cooling tightly covered in walk in at insufficient rate to meet
2018-12-27 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed spinach, shrimp, duck, pasta, andouille sausage in prep unit 1 all held at greater than 45 degrees. cdi discarded. and unit taken out of service.
2018-09-20 54 6-501.14 change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. observed air handler in kitchen area in need of cleaning and observed condensate dripping into kitchen.
2018-09-20 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed ceiling tiles with coating coming off and in need of replacement.6-501.12 flo
2018-09-20 49 5-203.14 prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -p observed backflow prevention device on dish machine leaking water and in need of replacement. 10 day verification requi
2018-09-20 46 4-302.14 provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -pf observed test kit for chlorine expired . cdi chef ordered new kit and showed that strips were functional . -0 points-
2018-09-20 37 3-307.11 protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. observed prep unit stored under air handling unit with condensate that drips.
2018-05-07 54 6-501.14 change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. vents in kitchen area in need of cleaning.
2018-05-07 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. ceiling tiles in kitchen area in need of replacement coating has worn off exposing abs
2018-05-07 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed numerous gaskets on prep units and reach in units in need of replacement. freezer door down stairs in need of replacement.
2018-05-07 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -pf observed chicken stock cooling in to great of volume and crayfish cooling tightly
2018-05-07 21 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 etouffe sauce, creole sauce, meat and andouille sausage without date markings in reach in cooler in kitchen area. cdi product mar
2018-05-07 18 3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total of 6 hours from 135f to 45f. -p observed chicken stock and crayfish not cooling at sufficient rate to meet cooling parameters. cdi changed cooling method.
2017-12-01 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed ice dumped into the kitchen prep line handsink. ice was melted by pic. do not use handsinks for dumping drinks, ice or any other use than washing hands.
2017-12-01 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf observed facility serving duck undercooked on the weekly special menu, but no asterisk or consumer advisory is pre
2017-12-01 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed multiple split gaskets on cooler units in the kitchen area.
2017-12-01 7 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 employee cutting parsley for general use while not wearing gloves and contacting the food product with bar
2017-12-01 54 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed employee items such as phones stored haphazardly throughout the kitchen area. provide a space for the orderly storage of such items.
2017-12-01 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed air vents in the dish machine and kitchen areas rusted/in disrepair. observed
2017-06-28 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed air vents in the dish machine and kitchen areas rusted/in disrepair. observed
2017-06-28 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed a dry goods scoop stored with handle in contact with the food product.
2017-06-28 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed a spray bottle of windex unlabelled at time of inspection. labelled by pic,
2017-06-28 22 3-501.19 provide and follow written procedures for foods held using time as a public health control (tphc). clearly mark foods with begin and end times. all food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -p/pf observed potatoes that are boiled an
2017-06-28 4 2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco - c observed employee food plate and drink in the rear dish machine area, observed an unopened reeses candy in the kitchen. food may not be eaten in any food prep or food service areas. should employees wish to
2017-01-30 13 l3-302.11(a) separate raw animal products from ready to eat foods. -p observed smoked sausages that are marked as being non-fully cooked stored above two pecan pies. these sausages are not ready to eat as they require further cooking. as such, they shoul
2017-01-30 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed broccoli box on the floor of the prep area, observed a rack in the walk in cooler less than 6 inches off the floor with a large c
2017-01-30 41 3-304.12 store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135f or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. observed an ice scoop stored inside the product in the top bar area. ensure that
2017-01-30 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed physical facility damage in the basement storage areas. floors/walls/ceilings
2017-01-30 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed bread warmer device repaired with a coat hanger on the handle area. ensure that item is properly repaired/replaced.
2016-09-27 54 6-202.12 heating, ventilation, air conditioning system vents - c observed heavy accumulation on vent above 3 compartment sink.
2016-09-27 53 6-501.11 floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. observed holes in frp beside 3 compartment sink. observed drywall exposed at window b
2016-09-27 35 w3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed three dry goods containers not labeled.
2016-09-27 21 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 smoked ham, lettuce and shrimp not date marked. cdi items labeled.
2016-09-27 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with nontcs foods as required to avoid contamination. observed ice machine collecting black and pink debris inside near chute.
2016-03-24 37 3-305.14 food preparation - c observed box of raw vegetables sitting on garbage can. do not substitute a garbage can for a prep table.
2016-03-24 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking - pf observed bread pudding and undated pies marked in reach-in. cdi-by discussion with pic.
2016-03-24 41 3-304.12 in-use utensils, between-use storage - c observed scoop handle down in ice in bar. keep scoop handles up, out of food or store in a separate container.
2016-03-24 26 7-101.11 identifying information, prominence-original containers - pf observed 2 spray bottles of blue liquid, label any chemical not in its original packaging. cdi- bottles labeled.
2016-03-24 47 4-602.13 nonfood contact surfaces - c observed speakers and phone on back of prep surface. debris below mesh. keep non-food contact areas clean and non-food/non-utensil items off prep surfaces.
2016-03-24 43 4-903.11 (a) and (c) equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing - c observed to-go cups opened at top and lip exposed. protect single service from contamination
2015-11-05 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - observed food debris in the gaskets of the prep units. clean gaskets.
2015-11-05 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - observed metal and plastic containers stacked wet.
2015-11-05 37 general comment 3-302.11(a) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -p - observed an open bag of panko crumbs in the basement. cover the bag to prevent contamination.
2015-11-05 18 3-501.14(a) quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135f to 70f; and within a total of 6 hours from 135f to 45f. -p - observed pasta (cooked yesterday) at 48f in the reach in cooler. cdi - pasta was reboiled and cooled down to 41f.observed cut lett
2015-03-27 13 3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation - p; properly store/prepare food products to prevent contamination; observed cooked crawfish meat stored in sink of stand water with raw shrimp prep taken place in neighboring si
2015-03-27 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability - c; keep floors clean; observed flooring underneath shelving near ice machines collecting puddled water in need of cleaning; observed flooring around feet of cooking equipment collecting debris in need of
2015-03-27 45 4-101.19 nonfood-contact surfaces - c; keep non-food contact surfaces in good repair; observed split / torn gaskets on stand up cooler doors in need of repair.
2014-12-17 42 4-901.11 equipment and utensils, air-drying required - c; properly air dry; observed mnumerous containers stacked wet.
2014-12-17 47 4-602.13 nonfood contact surfaces - c; keep non-food contact surfaces clean; observed handles on beer coolers collecting debris at bar area in need of cleaning.
2014-12-17 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability - c; keep floors clean; observed flooring underneath equipment at upstairs bar collecting debris in need of cleaning.
2014-09-29 54 6-202.11 light bulbs, protective shielding - c; keep light bulbs shielded in food prep areas; observed 2x4 light fixture in kitchen area above prep sinks missing shields on light bulbs.
2014-09-29 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability - c; keep flooring clean; observed puddles of water standing on basement floor in need of cleaning; observed flooring underneath kitchen equipment collecting debris in need of cleaning.
2014-09-29 47 4-601.11 (b) and (c) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils - c; keep non-food contact surfaces clean; observed surfaces of kitchen equipment collecting debris in need of general cleaning.
2014-06-27 37 3-305.11 food storage-preventing contamination from the premises; properly store food prodcuts to prevent contamination; observed numerous containers of food stored directly on floor in kitchen area.
2014-06-27 38 (general comment)2-303.11 prohibition-jewelry; ensure that all employees remove jewelry before kitchen prep; observed employees wearing watches during kitchen prep.
2014-06-27 33 3-501.13 thawing; properly thaw using approved methods; observed numerous containers of raw fish thawing in standing water in kitchen area.
2014-06-27 54 6-202.11 light bulbs, protective shielding; ensure that all light bulbs are properly shielded; observed 2x4 light fixture above three compartment sink not shielded.
2014-03-28 13 (general comment)3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation; properly store raw meats peroducts; observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food prodcuts in stand up refrigerator. cdi all raw meats properly stored
2014-03-28 14 4-601.11 (a) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils; properly wash, rinse and sanitize; observed numerous containers stored clean with food debris on surfaces in need of cleaning. cdi containers pulled and placed into dir
2014-03-28 33 3-501.13 thawing; properly thaw food products using approved methods; observed frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water prep sink basin; use running cool water, heat or refrigeration to properly thaw. cdi running cool water used to properly thaw.
2013-12-02 54 (general comment) 6-202.11 light bulbs, protective shielding; observed light shields missing from numerous light fixtures in kitchen area.
2013-12-02 47 4-602.13 nonfood contact surfaces; observed sides of fryers collecting debris in need of cleaning.
2013-12-02 21 3-501.17 ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (time/temperature control for safety food), date marking; observed rte phf products stored in reach-in refrigerator not date marked; all rte phf products properly date marked during inspection.
2013-12-02 14 properly wash, rinse and sanitize; observed ice machine having mold build up inside surfaces in need of cleaning. ice machine cleaned during inspection.
2013-09-24 47 keep non-food contact surfaces clean; observed unused ice scoop attached to side of ice bin at upstairs bar collecting heavy debris in need of cleaning.
2013-09-24 42 properly air dry; observed numerous containers throughout establishment stacked wet in kitchen area.
2013-09-24 36 keep facility free of pest; observed flies around bar area upstairs.
2013-09-24 20 properly cold hold phf products; observed raw shrimp and cooked proteins stored in cold holding unit measuring 51-53 degrees f; all phf products in question discarded by management; vr to ensure unit is repaired.
2013-06-19 53 keep floor in good repair; observed flooring at upstair bar damaged in need of repair.
2013-06-19 47 keep equipment clean; observed food debris collecting underneath equipment; observed food debris collecting in storage bins used to stored lids and utensils.
2013-06-19 42 properly stored clean equipment/utensils; observed clean utensils stored in dirty bus tub/large container; keep large containers switched out and cleaned on regular basis to prevent container from catching debris.
2013-06-19 36 keep facility free of pest; observed flies at bar area.
2013-03-21 47 keep non-food contact surfaces clean; observed sides of cooking equipment collecting debris in need of cleaning; observed underneath surfaces of fryers collecting debris in need of cleaning.
2013-03-21 13 properly store raw meat products; observed raw shrimp and scallops stored above rte crawfish inside walk-in cooler. all raw meats properly stored according to final cooking temperature.
2013-03-21 8 provide hand washi signs at all employee hand sinks; observed no signs posted at three employee hand sinks in kitchen area.
2012-12-12 42 properly store clean utensils; observed clean lids and containers stored in dirty bulk containers.
2012-12-12 21 properly date mark all rte phf products; observed rte phf products inside stand up refrigerator not date marked; (beans; chopped ham; cut leafy greens and house tomato based sauces) all rte phf products properly date marked.
2012-12-12 4 properly store employee beverages; observed employee beverages stored with and above customer food products inside stand up refrigerator; all employee beverages properly stored.
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This data was provided by Mecklenburg County, Environmental Health inspections and last updated on Jan 17, 2019. Dataset contains 2631 restaurants inspected in Mecklenburg County.

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