Restaurant Information


Facility ID 2060018743
Restaurant Name Melon Cafe
Phone Number +17045779790
Last Inspection Date 2018-09-24
Last Inspection Score 99

Inspection Results


Inspections
Inspection Date Score Type
2019-01-02 complaint
2018-09-24 99 routine
2018-04-09 97 routine
2018-01-08 95 routine
2017-10-11 95 routine
2017-07-19 complaint
2017-05-01 95 routine
2017-02-14 followup
2017-02-06 96 routine
2017-01-18 initial
Violations
Violation Date Code Description
2018-09-24 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 knife stored in room temp water.
2018-09-24 4 2-401.11 cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. observed personal employee drink stored on top of hot hold unit. cdi: relocated. observed employee food stored in reach-ins with customer food. cdi: personal food moved
2018-04-09 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. containers of honey dew s
2018-04-09 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. containers of honey dew inside reach-in cooler in dining area cooling while covere
2018-04-09 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. employee observed handling romaine lettuce after washing with bare hands. cdi: employee was corrected; lettuce dis
2018-01-08 13 repeat: 3 pts. -3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. observed raw chicken stored above hashbrowns inside reach-in freezer. cdi: storage order rearranged.3-304.11 food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and saniti
2018-01-08 14 general comment: 0 pts. -4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -p - observed quat sanitizer in spray bottles at 50ppm. cdi: - sanitizer corrected to 200ppm.
2018-01-08 38 general comment: 0 pts. -2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. observed employees handling food without hair restraint.
2018-01-08 19 3-501.16(a)(1) maintain tcs foods in hot holding at 135f or above. -p. - observed 2 pans of grilled chicken in hot holding below 135f (see temp chart). cdi: chicken reheated to
2018-01-08 45 general comment: 0 pts. -4-205.10 ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ansi certified or equivalent. observed household chopper and rice cooker stored in kitchen.
2018-01-08 54 6-305.11/6-501.110 designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. 0.5 pts. - observed employee clothing and purse stored with single service items inside cabinets behind counter. observed first aid kit stored abo
2018-01-08 39 general comment: 0 pts. -3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. observed cloths stored under cutting boards in kitchen.
2017-10-11 26 7-204.11 provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-p. 1 pt. observed quat sanitizing solution in spray bottle too strong exceeding 400ppm turning test strip bluish color. cdi: sanitizer diluted and corrected to 200ppm.
2017-10-11 21 repeat: 3 pts.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 sliced deli ham and roast beef with no date stored inside 3-door cooler; corn bee
2017-10-11 20 general comment: 0 pts. 3-501.16(a)(2) maintain tcs foods in cold holding at 45f or less. -p. observed romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese being left out on counter above 45f for lunch service. strongly suggested using tphc for t
2017-10-11 13 repeat: 1.5 pts.3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p. observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods such as deli meats inside 3-door cooler. cdi: storage order rearranged.3-304.11 food shall only contact surfaces of
2017-05-01 21 repeat:3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pf - 1.5pts.observed corn beef and ham sliced on friday and saturday inside 3-door cooler not dated and cut lettuce prepared on sunday n
2017-05-01 13 3-302.11(a) separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -p - 1.5 pts.observed raw shell eggs stored above veggies and raw burger stored above deli meats inside 3-door cooler. cdi - products rearrranged.
2017-05-01 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 - 1.5 pts.observed diced chicken at 53f that had been cooled improperly from friday night stored inside 3-door cooler. cdi - product
2017-05-01 31 general comment: - 0pts.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. -pfobserved employee cook chicken then place directly in plasti
2017-05-01 45 general comment: - 0pts.4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.observed torn cooler gaskets on 3-door and flip top cooler. gaskets were repaired with glue. gaskets need to be replaced. informed owner kwi kim that this was the last non-compliant item o
2017-05-01 39 general comment - 0 pts. 3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.observed wet wiping cloth stored underneath cutting boards. replace cloth with non absorbent material that can be cleaned properly.
2017-05-01 43 repeat - 0.5pts.4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination.observed cups at register area and customer drink station not protected.
2017-05-01 38 general comment: - 0pts.2-303.11 remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.observed employee handling food with watch on.2-402.11 use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body
2017-02-06 21 3-501.17 date mark/label all tcs foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -pfobserved items inside 3-door reach-in cooler including hamburgers, deli meats, and prepared salads not dated. according to pic some items wil
2017-02-06 53 general comment: 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.replace chipped floor tiles at 3-comp sink area. (#4. on transitional p
2017-02-06 45 general comment:4-501.11 maintain equipment in good repair.replace torn gaskets on flip top and 3-door flip top cooler. (#1 on transitional permit).
2017-02-06 43 general comment:4-904.11 display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination.observed several stacks of single service cups unprotected in kitchen, at register area, and at customer drink station.
2017-02-06 39 general comment:3-304.14(b) hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.observed wiping cloths in kitchen stored on counter tops.
2017-02-06 37 3-306.11 protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -pobserved apples on front display by register unprotected. cdi: covered with plastic wrap during inspection.
2017-02-06 35 general comment: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 in
2017-02-06 34 /general comment:4-302.12 provide an accessible thermometer for use. provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-pfobserved no thin prove thermometer available for checking thin foods. verification required.
2017-02-06 14 4-501.114 maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -pobserved quat sanitizer in spray bottle at 50ppm. cdi: education and training provided; changed to bleach sanitizer made up at 3-comp sink at 50ppm.
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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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