Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060015486
Restaurant Name Zoe`s Kitchen
Phone Number +17046552636
Last Inspection Date 2016-10-13
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-07-16 94 routine
2018-02-13 98 routine
2017-08-25 followup
2017-08-17 95 routine
2017-06-15 94 routine
2017-01-30 95 routine
2016-10-13 99 routine
2016-05-17 98 routine
2016-01-27 98 routine
2015-10-12 98 routine
2015-05-29 98 routine
2015-01-13 98 routine
2014-10-14 96 routine
2014-06-13 followup
2014-06-10 98 routine
2014-01-24 97 routine
2013-10-07 95 routine
2013-05-13 93 routine
2012-10-31 99 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-07-16 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 paper towel dispensers not feeding paper towels. this creates an improper han
2018-07-16 41 3-304.12 during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles above the food, in 135f or greater water, or in running water that moves food particles to the drain. observed tongs hanging close
2018-07-16 38 2-402.11 food employees shall use an approved hair restraint, beard guard and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. observed employees working with food without hair restraint. cdi - educated about wearing
2018-07-16 31 3-501.15 quickly cool foods. use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths, active stirring, or leave food uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. -pf observed items cooling nin walkin cooler covered. cdi - educated proper cooling methods
2018-07-16 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed many items in the temperature danger zone in flip top units. cdi - pulled all items to cool. educated to prepare, cool, check food with thermometer, then once at 45f and below
2018-07-16 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed product in the temperature danger zone in the hot holding unit. refer to the temperature chart. cdi - discarded product. educated to keep at 135f and above.
2018-07-16 18 3-501.14(b) quickly cool tcs foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. food must be to 45f within 4 hours. -p observed lettuce covered in the walkin cooler in the cooling phase. product was made 3 hrs at 56f not meeting cooling time an
2018-07-16 8 5-205.11(a) a handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employees.-pf observed large pots hanging in front of back hand sink blocking access. cdi - relocated pots.
2018-07-16 6 2-301.14 wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-p observed food employee handle cell phone, then put on gloves for food pr
2018-07-16 1 2-101.11/2-102.11 person in charge (pic) shall be present during all hours of operation; the pic shall demonstrate knowledge of food safety by being a certified food protection manager. -pf observed no certified food protection manager on site during insp
2018-02-13 39 3-304.14(d) maintain dry wiping cloths and sanitizing rags free of visible debris and soil; maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. observed dirty sanitizer solution and rags. advised to change out more often. so
2018-02-13 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. repeat violation. observed sanitizer compartment stopper broken at the 3 compartment sink. observed torn gasket at reach in units. advised to repair.
2018-02-13 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 non food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of
2018-02-13 49 5-205.15(b) maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed back handsink in disrepair. advised to repair handsink so it can be used.
2018-02-13 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 soap dispenser has been removed from the wall. advised to replace dispenser b
2017-08-17 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed 3 door cooler not holding correct temperatue and one door not closing properly.
2017-08-17 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed flies in kitchen.
2017-08-17 35 3-602.11 food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -pf observed lemon cookies pac
2017-08-17 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed large 3 door prep cooler not holding proper temperature. refer to temperature chart. according to pic temperature of unit and items were not checked as usual due to an emergency
2017-08-17 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed employee drink stored on cutting board. cdi-relocated to bottom shelf. repeat.
2017-06-15 1 2-102.12 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. no certified food protection manager on site during inspection.
2017-06-15 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed employee drink stored on shelf above food being prepped.
2017-06-15 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with tcs foods as required to avoid contamination. -p observed employee use color coded tongs to pick up different types of raw meat to put on grill. observed all tongs stored together in a pan of water below
2017-06-15 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed tcs items in flip top cooler above 45f due to being overfilled in pans. see temperature chart. cdi-all excess product taken to walk in cooler.
2017-06-15 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed two bottles of unlabeled chemical bottles. cdi-labeled.
2017-06-15 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 several pans of foods cooling with improper methods such as deep pans and
2017-06-15 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 tongs stored in water below 135f.
2017-06-15 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed rags stored on counters throughout.3-304.14(e) store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor.
2017-06-15 35 3-602.11 food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -pf observed cookies packaged
2017-06-15 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed pans stacked while wet.
2017-06-15 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 plywood covering dip in floor where tile needs to be replaced.
2017-01-30 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 chopping herbs for a ready to eat feta spread with bare hands. cdi-food discarded, employee donned
2017-01-30 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 a pan of tomato bisque soup cooling from 10:58am according to label on pan at 77f. product did not meet initial cooling para
2017-01-30 6 2-301.14 wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-p observed employee return from taking trash out and begin donning gloves without washing hands first. cdi-employee stopped and directed to wash hands.
2017-01-30 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 pans of tomato bisque cooling in walk in cooler and tightly covered. one p
2017-01-30 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed rice in steam well below 135f due to being overfilled in pan. cdi-product out of temperature removed.
2016-10-13 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 tongs stored in water below 135f.
2016-10-13 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 a pan of soup cooling in somewhat deep container in walk in cooler. break
2016-10-13 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed items in flip top unit above 45f due to pans being overfilled with product and also not properly cooled before being placed into prep cooler. cdi-all items out temperature taken
2016-05-17 54 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed employee lunch bag stored over food for customers in walk in cooler. observed covered drink stored on shelf above sealed food items.
2016-05-17 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed slow draining handsink at swinging door and leak at spray arm in dish area.
2016-05-17 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed pans wet nested.
2016-05-17 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw shell eggs stored over whole uncut cantaloupe and apples. cdi-fruit moved to proper storage order.
2016-01-27 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed temperature gauges on dish machine in need of repair.
2016-01-27 52 5-502.11 refuse shall be removed at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectional odors that may attract pests. observed strong odor near grease trap and floor drain in front of ice machine. pic stated that grease trap has been pumped rec
2016-01-27 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 scoop handles stored down in several pans of food in flip top unit. als
2016-01-27 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 floor not easily cleanable as tile floor needs regrouting. observed water and
2015-10-12 52 5-502.11 refuse shall be removed at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors that may attract pests. observed odor emanating from grease trap and floor drain in front of ice machine. floor drain may be clogged as it has been n
2015-10-12 45 4-502.11(a) maintain utensils in good repair. observed melted and cracked utensils in use. replace.4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. observed gauge on hot water dish machine not reading 180f final rinse temperature. final rinse temperature recor
2015-10-12 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 utensils stored in water on burners below 135f. also observed scoop han
2015-10-12 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 cut tomatoes cooling in open top prep unit. tomatoes prepped an hour prio
2015-10-12 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed bowl stored in hand sink. cdi-bowl put into dirty dish pit.
2015-05-29 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed quat sanitizer bucket not labeled. cdi - labeled during inspection. 7-201.11 store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -pobserved knives stored in cleane
2015-05-29 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.observed pans wet stacked on shelf.
2015-05-29 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.observed debris/build-up on shelves above prep area, shelves and fan covers inside walk-in cooler, and filters on side of ice machine.
2015-05-29 35 3-602.11 food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -pfobserved net weight/quanity
2015-05-29 50 5-402.13 maintain sanitary sewage system. -p observed floor drain in front of ice machine clogged and backing water up into the floor. maintenace was notified and is coming to repair drain today.
2015-05-29 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair.-p.observed both faucet fixtures at 3-compartment sink leaking. work order has been placed to replace both faucets.
2015-01-13 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 pans of spinach and chicken roll-ups in walk-in cooler cooling with plast
2015-01-13 6 2-301.14 wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-p. observed several food handlers changing gloves without washing hands in between. cdi - education provided. food handlers were instructed by pic on proper handwashing.
2015-01-13 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed employee drink stored on prep surface upon entering kitchen. cdi - drink was immediately discarded.
2014-10-14 45 4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. observed deeply gouged cutting boards. 4-202.11 food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles,
2014-10-14 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. observed metal pans wet stacked on dish shelf.
2014-10-14 35 3-602.11 food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business (address city and state is sufficient) and major food al
2014-10-14 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf. observed ice machine interior with mold. cdi - cleaned during inspection. ***repeat*** observed dried food debris remaining on tongs, small food chopper, and
2014-10-14 13 3-302.11(a) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -p. observed a pan of cooked chicken stored uncovered in reach-in freezer. cdi - by covering and storing properly.
2014-06-10 14 4-601.11 (a) ensure equipment food contact surfaces and utensils are clean to sight and touch. observed food debris remaining on a few plastic and metal pans. cdi, returned to dish pit to be cleaned. observed ice machine with pink mold build-up. verificat
2014-06-10 31 3-501.15 maintain proper methods for cooling tcs foods. observed several items 45f and above cooling in flip top part of prep cooler. cdi, all items moved to walk-in cooler or bottom part of prep cooler to properly cool.
2014-06-10 35 3-602.11 ensure foods packaged in a food establishment & sold on premises for customer self-service are properly labeled. new labels observed present on packaged items with all required information except address where the items were packaged. example: zo
2014-06-10 45 4-202.11 maintain food contact surfaces smooth and in good repair. discard plates that are stained and can no longer be cleaned properly. replace all melted damaged plastic pans. most of all dishes have been replaced.
2014-06-10 47 4-602.13 nonfood contact surfaces maintained clean - c. observed cleaning needed on all shelving throughout kitchen and inside walk-in cooler.
2014-01-24 45 4-501.12 cutting surfaces - c observed several worn cutting boards stored with deep cuts on shelf. repair/resurface.4-501.11 maintain equipment and utensils in good repair. observed some damged utensils and plastic containers stored.
2014-01-24 41 3-304.12 maintain storage of in-use utensils in water of at least 135f. observed utensils in metal pans on stove in water < 135f. water turned up on stove.
2014-01-24 35 3-602.11. ensure foods packaged in a food establishment & sold on premises for customer self-service are properly labeled. observed packaged items including brownies, pita chips, cookies, chicken salad, etc. for customer self-service at front counter not
2014-01-24 14 4-601.11 (a) ensure equipment food contact surfaces and utensils are clean to sight and touch. observed food debris remaining in small sauce cups, chopper stored as clean under prep table, utensils stored and pans stored on shelf. cdi by removing all item
2013-10-07 4 2-401.11 eating, drinking, or using tobacco. observed employee uncovered beverage on prep counter next to food being prepared. cdi, drink discarded.
2013-10-07 14 4-601.11 (a) equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils. observed microbial growth on surfaces inside ice machine in kitchen. cdi, cleaning process started. observed dried food debris & build-up remaining on metal pans, plate
2013-10-07 31 3-501.15 cooling methods. observed pans of quinoa cooling in walk-in cooler tightly covered. observed a pan of steak roll-ups stacked in pan cooling with cover on. cdi, covers removed & pans left vented.
2013-10-07 8 5-205.11 using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance. keep handsink accessible at all times. observed handsink at entrance to the kitchen being blocked by rolling cart. cdi, cart relocated.
2013-10-07 38 2-303.11 prohibition-jewelry. observed food handlers in kitchen with wrists bands on.
2013-10-07 45 4-501.12 cutting surfaces. observed several cutting boards stored with deep cuts and badly damaged.4-501.11 good repair and proper adjustment-equipment. observed damaged utensils & plastic containers stored on dish shelf.
2013-10-07 35 3-602.11 food labels. ensure foods that are packaged in a food establishment & sold on premises for customer self-service are properly labeled. observed prepackaged items for customer self-service at front counter not labeled properly. cdi, gave handout o
2013-05-13 11 food packages shall be in good condition and protect integrity of contents. observed dented can of tomato sauce in dry storage. product discarded.
2013-05-13 54 lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the storage of employee's clothing and personal possessions. observed cell phone and earplugs stored on dry storage shelf.
2013-05-13 35 working containers of food and food ingredients shall be identified with common name of food. observed the following not labeled: spray bottle of oil; sugar; flour; cinnamon.
2013-05-13 34 provide and maintain air thermometer in all refrigeration units located in the warmest part of the unit (front). observed no air thermometer in 3-door prep cooler.
2013-05-13 31 cooling shall be accomplished by storing uncovered or loosely covered if protected from overhead contamination to facilitate heat transfer from surface of the food. observed chicken; grilled onions; mushrooms improperly cooled. chicken salad as well.
2013-05-13 26 working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly identified with common name of the material.
2013-05-13 14 equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. observed can opener soiled with food residue; rim & lid of front counter ice bin soiled with mold and mineral buildup. cleaned.
2013-05-13 13 food shall only contact surfaces of equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized. observed container of lemons stored in direct contact with shredded lettuce in prep cooler and salad mixing bowls stored in direct contact with salad greens.
2013-05-13 13 food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing covered observed the following: lemons uncovered at beverage station in dinigroom; cooled chicken; mushrooms; onions in walk-in cooler.
2013-05-13 4 a food employee may drink from a closed beverage if handled to prevent contamination of clean equipment; utensils; single-service; linens; and exposed food. observed personal drink stored on air-drying/equipment storage shelf. cdi
2012-10-31 45 food contact surfaces must be cleanable and maintained in good repair. observed ice buckets with holes presenting on worn bottom surfaces.
2012-10-31 39 sanitizer solution buckets with wiping clothes shall be stored elevated above floor. observed buckets stored on floor.
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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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