Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018069
Restaurant Name Luca Modern Italian Kitchen
Phone Number +17049103161
Last Inspection Date 2014-11-07
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-10-31 complaint
2018-04-12 complaint
2017-12-12 95 routine
2017-09-14 97 routine
2017-06-30 followup
2017-06-20 95 routine
2017-04-13 complaint
2017-03-21 94 routine
2016-12-29 97 routine
2016-09-13 94 routine
2016-06-22 95 routine
2016-03-24 followup
2016-03-17 96 routine
2015-12-15 94 routine
2015-08-19 95 routine
2015-06-08 complaint
2015-02-27 followup
2015-02-19 95 routine
2014-11-07 99 routine
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2017-12-12 54 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. observed employee coat hanging on support post of utensil storage shelves.
2017-12-12 28 3-302.13 pasteurized eggs substituted for raw eggs for certain recipes - p: found raw egg whites being used in a bar drink recipe. cdi- drink discontinued.
2017-12-12 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf: charlotte sour drink at bar contains raw egg whites; no consumer advisory on bar menu. cdi- sour mix discarded an
2017-12-12 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: found calimari sauce, brushetta, white beans dated 12/5. found cooked carrots dated 12/4. found rabbit r
2017-12-12 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p: observed glass washer at bar not sanitizing. cdi- machine primed and began sanitizing 100 ppm free chlorine.
2017-12-12 13 3-302.11(a)(4) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. observed washed produce not covered in walk-in. condiment containers not covered in kitchen. when food is not in use, or is not in the cooling process, it mus
2017-12-12 12 3-203.12 shellstock, maintaining identification - pf: found clams commingled in walk-in cooler. cdi- clams discarded voluntarily.
2017-09-14 45 4-501.12 resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. blue cutting board heavily scarred. replace cutting boards as needed.
2017-09-14 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. found damp cloths on surfaces of kitchen.
2017-09-14 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. found box containing live lobsters on floor of walk-in.
2017-09-14 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 bottles of cooking oils.
2017-09-14 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p: found stuffed peppers, tomato guts, blossoms and cream cheese, and crepes
2017-09-14 8 6-301.11 provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -pf: no soap at one kitchen handsink. cdi- soap provided.
2017-06-20 12 3-203.12 retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -pf: observed many mussell tags retained but no date used written on tag.
2017-06-20 13 3-302.11(a) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -p: observed some uncovered food in walk-in cooler. cdi- covered.
2017-06-20 8 .6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pf: observed no paper towels at any sink at bar. cdi- towels supplied.6-301.14 post a handwash sign at each handsink. observed no hand wash sign at bar handsink and
2017-06-20 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: found rissotto, sausage, ham dated 6/13. cdi- items voluntarily discarded.
2017-03-21 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf: observed menu with no consumer advisory for new york strip steak and pork chop. cdi- menus corrected while on sit
2017-03-21 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: rabbit stew labled 3/2. carmelized onions labeled 3/10. labeled 3/2. 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs fo
2017-03-21 12 3-203.12 retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -pf: observed tags from mussel bags being removed and future date written
2017-03-21 9 3-201.11 use food from approved sources only.-p: observed clams with no source tag. cdi- clams denatured and discarded.
2017-03-21 6 2-301.14 wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-p:2-301.14 wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-p: upon entry observed employee at cutting board handling cell phone. employee then put on gloves without washing hands, to
2016-12-29 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: found cooked lamb shanks dated 12/22. found opened milk containers not dated. cdi- lamb voluntarily disc
2016-12-29 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. found cloths stored in sanitizer bucket with solution below 150 ppm quat.
2016-12-29 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 bottles of oils along cook line not labeled as to contents.
2016-09-13 38 2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. employee preparing food in kitchen without hair restraint.
2016-09-13 27 3-502.12 obtain health dept approval for the haccp plan required for on site reduced oxygen packaging. -p/pf : found cheeks rop'd in freezer, done in house. cdi-
2016-09-13 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf: observed raw oysters on menu. wording of raw was in the description but no asterisk on item. reminder was correct
2016-09-13 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: found chipotle sauce dated from august. found garbonzo beans dated from august. found rissotto date 9/1
2016-09-13 12 3-203.12 retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -pf: found two oyster tags from retained tags without used by date.
2016-09-13 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-pf: employee in kitchen had not been informed of his reporting responsibilities. cdi- employee informed during inspection and empl
2016-09-13 1 2-102.12 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. no one in facility tonight with accredited certification.
2016-06-22 12 3-203.12 retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -pf: observed no date for last date used on retained tags. cdi- verificat
2016-06-22 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p: found oven-dried tomatoes being held at room temperature, and past seven day for holding maximum. hold oven dried tomatoes cold and for maximum of seven days or obtain variance from the
2016-06-22 1 •2-102.12 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. pic not certified by an accredited program for food safety manager.
2016-06-22 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 : found cooked beets, arininchi containing brie cheese, rhubarb jam, pickled mushrooms (cooked), watermel
2016-03-17 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: upon entry observed employee pr3epping parsley and apples for apple hash to be cooked at later time. cdi- discarded
2016-03-17 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 bottles of cooking oils not labeled.
2016-03-17 30 8-103.11 provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-pf : provide recipes, haccp plan, and product assessment for pickled vegetables and house made apple butter if holding longer than 7 days in facility.
2016-03-17 27 3-502.12 obtain health dept approval for the haccp plan required for on site reduced oxygen packaging. -p/pf : found vacuum packaged cooked bacon, cooked lobster, cooked beef. all voluntarily discarded. raw beef in freezer vacuum packed. cheeses vacuum pa
2016-03-17 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf : found container of bleach not labeled.
2016-03-17 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf: observed ny strip on menu not covered under consumer advisory. cdi- menu corrected immediately and reprinted. ver
2016-03-17 21 do 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf: found house pickled beets in prep cooler dated 3/6. found cut greens (kale, spinach, etc) in opened bags not date marked. cdi- discarded
2016-03-17 9 3-201.11 use food from approved sources only.-p: mushrooms supplied from urban gourmet farms (shiitake, lions mane, trumpets) must meet minimum state requirements to be approved. found invoices without latin binomials. also missing source for spores. obta
2015-12-15 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf : found odd liquid being run through sanitizer dispenser at 3-comp sink. jug stated concentrated detergent but pic stated they had used jug that once held detergent a
2015-12-15 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 : fresh mozzarella not date marked. soft farmstead not date marked. cdi- voluntarily discarded bot cheese
2015-12-15 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -p: bar glass washer not sanitizing. cdi machine primed and began sanitizing. sanitizer in 3-comp sink measured 0 ppm quat. sink cleaned, dish machine sanitizer used as sanitizer. technician called.
2015-12-15 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf: observed bar handsink used as a dump sink.6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pf: observed handsink at dish wash ar
2015-08-19 12 3-203.12 retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -pf: one mussell tag from within 90- days in facility. no date recorded o
2015-08-19 14 4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with nontcs foods as required to avoid contamination. build-up on interior of ice machine.
2015-08-19 2 2-103.11(m) ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-pf2-201.11(a) ensure food employees understand when to report illnesses, symptoms and exposure.-p:some employees have not read and
2015-08-19 16 3-401.11 cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -p : found par cooked sausagefrom previous day. sausage 39 f. sausage is used in a chicken / sausage / vegetable recipe. cdi- direc
2015-08-19 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf: observed foie gras, lamb loin. ny strip not included on consumer advisory on dinner menu. two benedict items on b
2015-08-19 27 3-502.12 obtain health dept approval for the haccp plan required for on site reduced oxygen packaging. -p/pf : found one wedge of farmstead reggiano vacuum packaged. discarded. facility has been permitted to rop non-tcs foods only. no other foods vacuum p
2015-08-19 28 3-302.13 pasteurized eggs substituted for raw eggs for certain recipes - p: two benedict items on brunch menu not under consumer advisory are using non-pasteurized eggs. menu corrected while on site.
2015-08-19 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: found feta cheese loaf not date marked. rabbit stock not date marked. 3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature
2015-02-19 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 large buckets of dry bins unlabeled. label with common name.
2015-02-19 28 3-302.13 pasteurized eggs shall be used for dishes that are not fully cooked or listed under consumer advisory. observed eggs missing disclosure on menu. facility corrected menu on site.
2015-02-19 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf. observed numerous items (burger, aioli, eggs) on brunch and lunch menu needing an asterisk * next to menu item (f
2015-02-19 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 goat cheese, brie, ricotta, mozarella, half n half, milk unlabeled in walkin cooler. observed foie gras mousse unlabeled at prep un
2015-02-19 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p observed raw bacon stored above cooked pork in walkin cooler. observed raw ground chorizo stored above other cuts of meat. moved to bottom shelf. this cook temp would be 155f so arrange as
2015-02-19 12 3-203.12 record date on the shellstock tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -pf observed tags not dated and not in chronological order. chef evan agreed to begin organizing tags. return vi
2015-02-19 8 5-202.12 provide at least 100f water at handsinks.-pf men's restroom hand sink has no hot water water. pic believes pipe is frozen. return visit required to ensure minimum of 100f is provided.
2015-02-19 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 handle bread with bare hands. informed pic and he will reiterate that gloves or other utensil must
2014-11-07 23 3-603.11 provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-pf. observed no consumer advisory on bar bites menu for tuna tartar. cdi - bar bites menu reprinted during inspection
2014-11-07 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 no written procedure for s
2014-11-07 26 7-208.11 store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-p observed sealed first aid kit sitting on top shelf above sealed dry goods. cdi - moved to office.
2014-11-07 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p. observed one small pan of mashed potatoes were holding on shelf above stove, where they had been placed to stayt hot. potatoes measured 107f. maintain at or above 135 at all times or p
2014-11-07 37 3-304.13. linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and they are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new sondumer. observed absorbant towel used to line contain
2014-11-07 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. obsreved unhandled cup stored in sugar bin as scoop. use handled scoop. cdi - re
2014-11-07 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 working containers of salt, oil. cdi - labeled.
2014-11-07 8 6-301.14 post a handwash sign at each handsink. observed bar hand wash sink missing signage. cdi - left sign with pic.
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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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