Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018428
Restaurant Name Saona Restaurant Bar And Grill
Phone Number +17042813672
Last Inspection Date 2015-12-29
Last Inspection Score 97

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2018-10-16 90 routine
2018-05-08 94 routine
2017-12-27 96 routine
2017-07-12 94 routine
2016-12-08 95 routine
2016-11-07 complaint
2016-05-23 followup
2016-05-18 followup
2016-05-09 94 routine
2016-05-02 complaint
2015-12-30 followup
2015-12-29 97 routine
2015-11-23 initial
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-10-16 53 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. observed cleaning needed to the floors and walls through
2018-10-16 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed cleaning needed to the shelving and floors of the walk in cooler, the shelves of the glass reach in cooler and the small flip top cooler. have cl
2018-10-16 36 6-501.111 keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. observed one live roach and one dead roach in the facility. pest control was onsite yesterday (10/15/2018).
2018-10-16 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed beef thawing on the counter. cdi-the beef was placed into the walk in cooler. **proper thawing methods are: either in the walk in cooler, under cold running water (70f or below) or have it immediately coo
2018-10-16 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 incorrect dates on three different containers in the walk in cooler and one container of co
2018-10-16 8 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pf observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink. cdi-paper towels were provided.
2018-10-16 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 employee handling raw chicken, remove gloves and begin to put
2018-10-16 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed employee drinks stored on prep counters and shelves upon entrance to the kitchen. the drinks were not properly covered. cdi-the drinks were removed and expl
2018-05-08 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed an employee gatorade stored in the freezer on top of food. cdi-the drink was removed.*huge improvement from the last inspection. no points taken today.*
2018-05-08 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 an employee using a cell phone while cooking product upon entr
2018-05-08 8 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed a bowl and a cloth stored in the hand washing sinks in the back. cdi-the items were removed.
2018-05-08 13 3-302.11(a)(4) protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. observed an open container of shrimp with no lid stored in the reach in freezer along with ready to eat foods. the manager stated that the shrimp is used th
2018-05-08 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed food buildup on the mallet, and two containers. cdi-the pans and mallet were properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
2018-05-08 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 chicken and a container of beef past their time/temperature date marking req
2018-05-08 34 4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pf observed the thin probed thermometer with dead batteries. cdi-the owner went and purchased a new thermometer.
2018-05-08 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 plastic cups with no handles being used as scoops in the rice and pin
2018-05-08 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. observed cleaning needed to the shelves and fan covers in the walk in cooler. have cleaned. repeat.
2018-05-08 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 tiles near the ice machine. have replaced. repeat.
2018-05-08 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 prepped peppers, chicken, and beef cooling in the flip top cooler. cdi-
2017-12-27 34 4-203.12 ambient air and water thermometers shall be accurate.-pfobserved oven thermometer stored inside upright cooler. cdi - replaced with proper thermometer.
2017-12-27 2 2-103.11 (m) person in charge-duties - pfemployee health policy not in place. pic was not familiar with ehp. cdi- emailed copy of ehp poster, and ehp agreement form in spanish.
2017-12-27 8 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pfno hand towels in mens employee restroom. cdi by adding towels.improvement noted from previous inspection.
2017-12-27 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 one container of cooked pasta date marked 12-16. cdi by discard.improvement noted from previous
2017-12-27 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 containers of dry food.
2017-12-27 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils.observed uncovered employee beverages stored on food prep table.cdi by removing and discard.
2017-12-27 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 cups being used as scoops in dry food and stored in food product.
2017-12-27 45 4-502.11(a) maintain utensils in good repair. observed broken scoop handle. damaged plastic containers.
2017-12-27 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.observed food residue build-up inside microwave oven.
2017-12-27 53 6-201.11 floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.observed exposed concrete on floors in ware washing room.6-501.12 floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, tow
2017-12-27 39 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.observed wet wiping cloths stored on work surfaces. sani buckets not in-use.
2017-07-12 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 several displaced ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
2017-07-12 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. obsevred food debris build-up inside microwave oven. observed grease build-up on outside of fryers and grill.
2017-07-12 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 several tcs ready-to-eat food items in walk-in cooler. (rice, cooked beef, beans). cdi by date marking.repeat violation
2017-07-12 14 4-601.11(a) equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -pf observed stickers and sticker glue on pans stored as clean. cdi by wash, rinse, and sanitize.4-602.11 clean the equipment and utensils used with nontcs foods a
2017-07-12 8 6-301.12 provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -pf observed 2 handsinks without hand towels. cdi by adding hand towels.5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf observed
2017-07-12 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed uncovered employee beverages stored on in-use food prep tables. cdi by discard.
2016-12-08 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed employee beverages stored uncovered in kitchen. cdi by covering.
2016-12-08 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p observed cooked rice stored on top of steam table < 135f. cdi by voluntary discard.
2016-12-08 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p observed raw chicken and raw fish on prep sink drainboard > 45f. cdi by moving to cooler.
2016-12-08 33 3-501.13 use approved thawing methods. observed raw chicken and raw fish thawing on prep sink drainboard.
2016-12-08 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 cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler wtihout date mark. cdi by date marking.3-501.18 discard the food requiring date labels once time/
2016-12-08 37 3-305.11 store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed vegetables stored on floor in walk-in cooler. repair storage rack to be 6 inches off of the floor.
2016-12-08 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 ice scoop handle stored in ice.
2016-12-08 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 water leaking from ceiling in bar area and in room with flat top grill. repair
2016-12-08 36 6-501.111 controlling pests - observed fruit flies in the kitchen.
2016-05-09 1 general comment 2-102.12 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - facility has until transitional permit expires to get someone certified.
2016-05-09 8 general comment 5-205.11 maintain access to handsinks. handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-pf - observed a lid and 2 rags in the handsink by the dish machine. cdi - items were removed. do not store anything in the handsinks.
2016-05-09 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 lettuce, empanadas, green beans, red beans and yuca in the temperature danger zone for longer than 4 hours. facility was
2016-05-09 39 general comment 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. - observed 2 wet cloths on prep surfaces.
2016-05-09 20 repeat violation 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p - observed several items throughout the facility above 45f (see temp chart). cdi - all items were volintarily discarded.
2016-05-09 47 4-601.11(c )/4-602.13 keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - observed general cleaning needed on equipment.
2016-05-09 54 general comment 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - observed personal food stored above facility food in the reach in cooler by the drinik machine. observed a cell phone on the cu
2016-05-09 45 4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair. - observed a prep unit not holding food 45f or below. do not use the unit until it is repaired/replaced. verrification required 5/18/2016
2015-12-29 20 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p - observed a reach in cooler with an ambient air temp of 60f. observed walk in cooler and prep unit temp holding above 45f. cdi - all items were either discarded or reheated (see temp ch
2015-12-29 54 general comment 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - observed personal items on a dry storage shelf with items used for the facility. keep employee items separate from facility ite
2015-12-29 42 4-901.11(a) air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - observed cups stacked wet4-903.11 store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. - observed a cutting board s
2015-12-29 26 7-102.11 label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-pf - observed a bottle of degreaser and cleaner unlabeled. cdi - bottles were labeled.
2015-12-29 1 general comment 2-102.12 pic demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - facility is under a transitional and has 180 to get certification.
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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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