Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018030
Restaurant Name Smelly Cat Coffeehouse
Phone Number +17043749656
Last Inspection Date 2014-09-08
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-11-19 97 routine
2018-04-06 96 routine
2017-05-11 followup
2017-05-02 95 routine
2016-10-07 98 routine
2016-01-19 complaint
2016-01-15 97 routine
2015-07-16 98 routine
2015-02-05 98 routine
2014-09-08 99 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-11-19 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed a wet wiping cloth left inside of the back reach in cooler. cdi-the cloth was removed. when wet wiping cloths are not in use, they should be stored in a sanitizer container, or
2018-11-19 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed sausage hot holding below 135f in the back hot box. cdi-they will be reheated. discussed possibly using time/temperature as a public health control (tphc) since the hot box
2018-11-19 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p observed 0ppm of chlorine sanitizer at the dish machine. cdi-the machine was primed and was ran again. the machine is now reading at 50ppm.
2018-11-19 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed employee use the hand washing sink to dump contents of a container. cdi-explained the prep sink should be used instead of the hand washing sink.
2018-04-06 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 damaged orange wall. have repaired. repeat.
2018-04-06 49 5-205.15 maintain a plumbing system in good repair. observed a leak at the spout of the faucet to the 3-compartment sink. have repaired.
2018-04-06 43 4-903.11(a) store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. observed a package of cups stored on the ground. cdi-the cups were placed onto shelving.
2018-04-06 35 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed unlabeled flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and coconut flakes. have the containers/bins properly labeled. repeat.
2018-04-06 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 container of cooked garlic sauce cooling with a tightly covered lid.
2018-04-06 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf observed a sanitizer bottle with no label. cdi-the bottle was properly labeled. repeat.
2018-04-06 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed sausage hot holding below 135f in the small glass hot hold box. cdi-the sausage was discarded.
2018-04-06 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 employee not properly wash their hands after handling soiled w
2017-05-02 1 observed no accredited pic present on site at beginning of inspection.2-101.11 pic shall be present during all hours of operation. -pf2-102.12 pic shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
2017-05-02 14 observed rolling pin with flour not in use. pic stated that steam wands, blenders, pitchers and spoons that come into contact with milk are cleaned ever 6 hours of use. items must be cleaned every 4 hours. 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and
2017-05-02 21 observed milk, cooked garlic, opened packaged spinach not labeled and dated.3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf **verification required**
2017-05-02 26 observed sanitizer not labeled, sanitizer over 200 ppm, on end of three compartment sink.7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf 7-201.11 store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -p 7-204.11 provide sa
2017-05-02 2 observed no employee health agreement in place.2-201.11(a) ensure food employees understand when to report illnesses, symptoms and exposure. -p 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses
2017-05-02 41 observed scoop handle in contact with sugar. observed spoons for mixing coffee stored in water, not running.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 fo
2017-05-02 35 observed crem fresh in unlabeled container. 3-302.12 label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
2017-05-02 53 observed wall damaged under knife storage rack on wall, and above guard to prep sink.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
2016-10-07 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. observed some raw wood and some wall gaps in the wood wall behind the handwash sink at front counter. need to seal or paint the raw
2016-10-07 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed sausage and egg biscuits in front counter hot holding cabinet at 118 degrees. pic said they use a four hr time limit on their breakfast sandwiches but were not using any tphc m
2016-10-07 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed employee drink stored in fridge above pitcher of coffee. cdi- drink removed.
2016-01-15 21 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 a container of black beans and chick peas above 41f in the reach in cooler. items were mark
2016-01-15 45 repeat violation 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. - observed a split gasket on the reach in cooler in the front. replace gasket.
2016-01-15 13 general comment 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p - observed shell eggs stored above butter and other ready to eat items in the reach in cooler in the back. cdi - eggs moved to the bottom shelf.
2016-01-15 46 4-302.14 provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - observed facility using quat test strips for bleach sanitizer. cdi - left a few test strips. verification required 1/22/2016
2015-07-16 53 6-201.11 floors; keep floors clean. observed storage on floor throughout.
2015-07-16 45 4-202.16 non-food contact surfaces; keep non-food contact surfaces in good repair. observed split/torn gaskets on stand up coolers in need of repair.
2015-07-16 36 6-501.111 controlling pest; keep; facility free of pest. observed
2015-07-16 14 4-501.114 sanitizer available at proper concentration; provide sanitizer at all times of operation. observed no sanitizer during inspection. cdi sanitizer made during inspection.
2015-02-05 37 3-306.11 food display-preventing contamination by consumers - p; store food products to prevent contamination; observed quiche cooling on bar top exposed to customer contamination; quiche moved to approved location.
2015-02-05 35 3-602.11 food labels - pf; properly label all packaged food prodcuts offered for customer self service; observed salads packaged for customer sef service with no labelng; cdi items pulled and served by staff.
2015-02-05 31 3-501.15 cooling methods - pf; properly cool using approved methods; observed quiche cooling at room temperature at bar area measuring 120 degrees f; quiche placed into stand up refrigerator to properly cool.
2014-09-08 35 (general comment)3-602.11 food labels; properly label food products that are packaged and offered for customer self service; observed numerous pastries packaged offfered for customer self service without proper labeleing.
2014-09-08 36 (general comment)6-501.111 controlling pests; keep facility free of pest; observed fruit flies around floor drain in kitchen area.
2014-09-08 13 3-302.11 packaged and unpackaged food-separation, packaging, and segregation; properly store raw meats to prevent contamination; observed raw shell eggs stored above rte products. cdi eggs 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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