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A97.5

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1717 SARDIS RD N, Charlotte, NC 28270
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060010080
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedJul 10, 2026
Inspections on record37
On record sinceAug 21, 2013

Score history

7085100 Aug 21, 2013: 90Dec 18, 2013: 95Jun 23, 2014: 93.5Nov 3, 2014: 96.5May 7, 2015: 95.5Sep 30, 2015: 96Dec 16, 2015: 93.5Mar 24, 2016: 97Jun 14, 2016: 96.5Sep 7, 2016: 96.5Dec 14, 2016: 97.5Mar 7, 2017: 96Jun 20, 2017: 95Sep 22, 2017: 93Dec 21, 2017: 95Apr 6, 2018: 97.5Aug 10, 2018: 96.5Jan 23, 2019: 97Jul 31, 2019: 96.5Dec 4, 2020: 95Mar 19, 2021: 95.5Jul 7, 2021: 95Dec 20, 2021: 97.5Mar 28, 2022: 96.5Jul 27, 2022: 97.5Oct 31, 2022: 97.5Jan 25, 2023: 98.5Apr 28, 2023: 98Aug 11, 2023: 99Nov 16, 2023: 97Mar 20, 2024: 96.5Sep 16, 2024: 92Dec 30, 2024: 95.5Jun 25, 2025: 99.5Sep 16, 2025: 98Feb 16, 2026: 96.5Jul 10, 2026: 97.5
Aug 21, 2013Higher is betterJul 10, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 10, 2026 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. OBSERVED raw chicken stored directly above broccoli in the prep sink areas. CDI. PIC removed the chicken. Repeat For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed chlorine sanitizer with 400PPM concentration level in sanitizer bucket used for sanitizing prep counters. CDI: PIC refilled bucket with a concentration level of 200 ppm. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed several containers and one butcher knife with build up being stored as clean on clean storage shelves. CDI: PIC returned all items to be W/R/S.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed food items in 3 comp sink and soupy water in the same sink. CDI. PIC removed the food the food items. REPEAT
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed urinary in the men bathroom in need of repair. Repeat

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Feb 16, 2026 A 96.5 · 7 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed several (greater than twelve (12)) bin of TCS and non TCS foods, including carrots, beans sprouts, and cut cabbage, and multiple bins of cooked, bone in chicken and fried chicken chunks, uncovered in WIC and walk in freezer. PIC stated that many of these items had been rotated while open to thaw or cool. When observed, the majority of these items were already at proper cold holding temperatures. EHS reviewed coverage procedures with PIC, discussing storage expectations.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed all the items in the WI cooler to be out of temperature. PIC removed the items that were placed in the unit this morning to the WI freezer. The items from previous days were voluntarily discarded. Repeat FACILITY WILL VOLUNTARILY CLOSE UNTIL UNIT IS FIXED. WILL BE BACK WITHIN 3 DAYS TO CHECK ON THE UNIT. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed food items in 3 comp sink and soupy water in the same sink. CDI. PIC removed the food the food items.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored directly on prep table. Also observed wet wiping cloths in solution at 0ppm chlorine. CDI.PIC voluntarily discarded and replaced solution. Repeat
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WI cooler in need of repair.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed urinary in the men bathroom in need of repair.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drinks dropped by customer food.

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Sep 16, 2025 A 98 · 6 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed incomplete employee health policy in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC was provided a new copy. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf. Observed no written procedure for responding to a vomit and diarrheal clean up. Cdi. Pic was provided another copy. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed rolls, nuggets in RI and WI at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored directly on prep table. Also observed wet wiping cloths in solution at 400ppm chlorine. CDI.PIC voluntarily discarded.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking of dishes in the cleaned dish area.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed cleaning needed on shelves of WI cooler.

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Jun 25, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed marinated chicken and chopped cabbage cooling at a rate too slow to meet cooling parameters in walk-in cooler. PIC stated both product prepared between 10:30am-11am. CDI: PIC uncovered chicken and moved to walk-in freezer and uncovered cabbage and moved to top shelf in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling (Product both to 41F or less within 30 minutes).
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 marinated chicken in covered metal insert pan and chopped cabbage cooling in covered plastic container in walk-in cooler. CDI: PIC uncovered chicken and moved to walk-in freezer and uncovered cabbage and moved to top shelf in walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.

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Dec 30, 2024 A 95.5 · 4 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed several plastic containers with sticker residue on outside being stacked within each other contaminating food contact surfaces of next container. CDI: PIC returned all containers to be W/R/S. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to multiple violations on previous report.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed a container of lo mein noodles and a container of egg rolls being held in prep reach in cooler at 45F. CDI: PIC moved items to WIF to rapidly cool. REPEAT.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed a wooden cutting board and another utensil with a wooden handle being used. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed cardboard being stored on floor leading to walk in cooler and in dry storage room. Remove cardboard from floors.

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Sep 16, 2024 A 92 · 9 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P Observed employee handling food and enter and exit walk in cooler without washing hands in between tasks before returning to handle food and another employee handling food and wipe hands on towel hanging from belt without washing hands before attempting to return to handle food. CDI: Both employees washed hands.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed containers of pork being held in prep flip top cooler behind containers of shrimp. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to multiple violations on previous inspection.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed chlorine sanitizer with 0 ppm concentration level in sanitizer bucket used for sanitizing prep counters. CDI: PIC refilled bucket with a concentration level of 200 ppm. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed several containers and one butcher knife with build up being stored as clean on clean storage shelves. CDI: PIC returned all items to be W/R/S.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed a container of chicken egg rolls being stored on prep shelf at 48F. CDI: PIC moved container of egg rolls to WIC to rapidly cool. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to improvement from previous inspection.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Repeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed 2 containers of chicken, a container of won ton noodles and a container of dumplings and a container of ham being held in prep reach in cooler missing date marks. PIC date marked all items which were prepared within the last 24 hours and voluntarily discarded all other items. REPEAT. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure facility has acceptable date marking system in place. PIC currently uses a dry erase marker to date mark containers which he stated rubs off of containers frequently.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed a container of shredded cabbage being held on TPHC on prep counter without a time marked to indicate when 4 hour period has elapsed. CDI: PIC marked shredded cabbage with start and end time.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed a spray can of WD-40 being stored on tray amongst food items on bottom shelf of prep counter. CDI: PIC removed can of WD-40.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a container of oil being stored on prep counter and a container of corn starch being stored on another prep shelf both without a label. Label all working containers of food.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed one dented can being stored on shelf amongst non dented cans in dry storage room. CDI: PIC segregated dented can.

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Mar 20, 2024 A 96.5 · 7 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed moveable cart being stored in front of hand sink next to fryer. CDI: PIC moved cart.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a box of unwashed peppers and a box of unwashed green onion being stored on top shelf in WIC above several containers of washed, ready to eat vegetables. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed a container of beef being stored directly behind a container of shrimp in prep flip top cooler causing potential cross contamination of shrimp when beef is pulled out over shrimp container from cooler. CDI: PIC re-arranged items to proper storage order.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed 2 containers of house made brown sauce containing oyster sauce and a large container of shredded cabbage being held above 41F on prep counter. Oyster sauce can says refrigerate after opening. PIC stated he normally goes through containers of shredded cabbage and sauce in a 4 hour period and discards whatever is left over. Shredded cabbage and brown sauce will be kept on TPHC moving forward. CDI: Brown sauce and shredded cabbage placed on TPHC at time it was removed from WIC. EHS added items to TPHC written procedure form.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed a container of pork dumplings being held in prep reach in cooler and containers of baby corn and water chestnuts from a can being held in prep flip top cooler missing date marks. CDI: PIC date marked items as they had been opened or prepared within the last 24 hours.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed door to walk in freezer damaged on bottom portion and unable to fully close causing severe ice accumulation. Repair walk in freezer door.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 heavy build up of grease and debris on flooring under and behind fryers and wok. Clean as needed. REPEAT
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed extension cord being stored on dry storage shelf amongst food items. CDI: PIC relocated extension cord away from food.

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Nov 16, 2023 A 97 · 6 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with build up on inside of ice machine.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed wings, egg rolls, and chopped cabbage on TPHC procedures with a discard time of 2pm and EHS observed items out at 4:15pm. PIC stated all items were removed from walk in cooler between 4-4:15pm. CDI-PIC placed proper TPHC of 4:00-8pm on foods. 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf
#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw frozen scallops and cooked frozen sweet and sour chicken ambient air thawing at 3 compartment sink and speed rack beside 3 compartment sink. CDI-PIC placed foods in walk in cooler to continue thawing.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed cleaning needed on interior and exterior of flip top cooler and low boy, cleaning needed on all handles and openings on rice cookers, and cleaning needed on shelving at clean dish rack and walk in cooler shelving.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 on kitchen floors specifically under equipment and 3 compartment sink.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed very dusty air vents in walk in cooler and in need of cleaning. -REPEAT VIOLATION- 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee phone stored beside facility meat grinder.

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Aug 11, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed more than 200ppm chlorine solution in sanitizer bucket. CDI-PIC diluted to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 large container of marinated chicken cooling in walk in cooler with lid on in walk in cooler, pad Thai noodles in water cooling with plastic wrap and lid in walk in cooler, and pooled liquid eggs cooling in flip top cooler. Items were observed not cooling at an affective cooling rate (see temperature chart). CDI-PIC removed lid and plastic wrap from marinated chicken and pad thai noodles and placed pooled liquid eggs in walk in freezer to quickly cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed very dusty air vents in walk in cooler and in need of cleaning.

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Apr 28, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed several (greater than twelve (12)) bin of TCS and non TCS foods, including carrots, beans sprouts, and cut cabbage, and multiple bins of cooked, bone in chicken and fried chicken chunks, uncovered in WIC and walk in freezer. PIC stated that many of these items had been rotated while open to thaw or cool. When observed, the majority of these items were already at proper cold holding temperatures. EHS reviewed coverage procedures with PIC, discussing storage expectations. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed one (1) box of unwashed produce (mushrooms)stored over effectively stored and washed produce in the WIC. CDI - Produce was moved to readily available unwashed produce section of WIC storage. EHS and PIC reviewed establishment WIC storage order chart on WIC door.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
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 four (4) recently prepared TCS food items (washed bean sprouts, chopped cabbage and carrot mix, cooling wonton wrappers and soaking pad Thai noodles) requiring date marks. All other TCS foods requiring date marks, including those in the prep unit underside, cooked proteins in the WIC and cooked items in the freezer, were appropriated date marked. CDI - PIC added date marks to these items as advised by EHS. EHS and PIC reviewed date marking requirements. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wiping cloths in front area sanitizer bucket were observed held in soapy sanitizer bucket, reading at 0 ppm when observed via EHS and facility test strips. Wiping cloths in kitchen area sanitizer bucket were observed as being placed in properly concentrated sanitizer. CDI - PIC remade sanitizer to an approximate strength of 100 ppm and placed wiping cloths within sanitizer, setting them back at front area. REPEAT.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat violation
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed single service boxes (napkins, to go bags) in dry storage area shelving stored on broken down cardboard sheets. These items were stored adjacent to/beneath items that could potentially expose the items to splash or spillage (hermetically sealed soy sauces, vegetable oil, canned goods etc.) Replace cardboard with non absorbent material sheeting, such as plastic or foil. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to improvement from previous inspection and ongoing compliance improvements; PIC has removed absorbent surfacing from the storage of items such as cooking oils, sauces, and cleaners. Due to their proximity to these items, it is recommended that single service shelving, have removed cardboard shelving as well.

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Jan 25, 2023 A 98.5 · 5 violations
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed chicken wings and egg rolls having been recently fried at temperatures of 155F and 153F, respectively. PIC stated that items were to be held on TPHC. However, no standard time labeling was observed during inspection. PIC elaborated that the white board that was typically utilized to label start and end times for TPHC had recently broken and that a new board was to be purchased. CDI - PIC delegated reheating of TCS food via fryer to food employee. Chicken wings and egg rolls were refried to temperatures above 165F. Once removed from the fryer at 11:28 a.m., a paper label denoting a 4 hour hold time for the wings and egg rolls was placed above the serving window.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wiping cloths in front area sanitizer bucket were observed held in weakly concentrated chlorine sanitizer (approximately 10 ppm). Wiping cloths in kitchen area sanitizer bucket were observed as being placed in properly concentrated sanitizer. CDI - PIC remade sanitizer to an approximate strength of 100 ppm and placed wiping cloths within sanitizer.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed approximately five (5) recently washed and sanitized dishes wet nesting on drying racks. CDI - Dishes were separated out to allow for effective air drying.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed soap and chemicals stored in dry storage area stored on broken down cardboard sheet on shelving. Replace cardboard with non absorbent material sheeting, such as plastic or foil.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed garbage stored outside the facility at the back door. PIC elaborated that trash had been placed at the facility back door by employees due to rain; trash was to be disposed by facility staff during less inclement weather.

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Oct 31, 2022 A 97.5 · 6 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P For more information on handwashing, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . Observed employee briefly rinse hands at hand washing sink with, dry hands with paper towel, and turn off handles bare handed before moving to clean facilities flooring. CDI - EHS coached food employees via demonstration; hands were wet with warm water, lathered with soap for 20 seconds, and rinsed. Faucet was deactivated by paper towel as opposed to bare hands. EHS observed effective corrective hand wash.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed plastic to go container and some food debris (bean sprouts, onions) in front area hand sink. CDI - Proper usage of hand sinks was discussed with PIC and food employees and hand sink was taken out of service until it could be properly cleaned and sanitized. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed kitchen area handsink without effective hand washing signage. CDI - EHS provided effective hand washing signage in English, Spanish, and Chinese to the establishment.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed uncovered onions, beans sprouts, and garlic uncovered in WIC. CDI - PIC covered the containers of uncovered ready to eat food with available lids. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed three (3) boxes of unwashed produce (mushrooms, peppers) stored over ready to eat foods in the WIC. CDI - Produce was moved to readily available unwashed produce section of WIC storage. EHS provided establishment with WIC storage order chart.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08. 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed employee using soap and water to clean bowl of stand in place mixer at meat prep sink. CDI - Bowl was removed from stand mixer and rotated to 3 compartment sink for effective washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed cooling raw chicken in the WIC with lid on. CDI - Cooling food was rotated to the walk in freezer and allowed to cool effectively. EHS provided establishment with cooling charts for prepped TCS food and 2 step cooling. REPEAT.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed approximately three (3) ready to eat sauces (bang bang sauce, ketchup) stored in previously used vinegar bottles in WIC. 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed approximately four (4) stacks of single service clam shell containers stored on the kitchen prep top with food contact surfaces exposed. CDI - single service articles were inverted to prevent contamination. REPEAT

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Jul 27, 2022 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed pork, soup wontons, egg wash and Napa cabbage stored in the kitchen area prep units above the required cold holding temperature for TCS foods. Observed unsalted butter and almond milk stored on shelving nearest to the door of the WIC above the required cold holding temperature for TCS foods. CDI - pork and butter were moved to the walk in freezer for corrective cooling. Soup wontons and egg wash were voluntarily disposed of by PIC.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed cooling egg rolls and fried chicken in WIC on shelving in large tubs with open lids. Initial cooling calculations showed food items not effectively cooling within required time parameters. CDI - Food items were relocated to the walk in freezer to effectively expedite their cooling.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed 2 stacks of single service clam shell containers stored on the kitchen prep top with food contact surfaces exposed. CDI - single service articles were inverted to prevent contamination.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 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 warped and discolored ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. 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 grease build up on ceilings and walls throughout the kitchen. Observed hard to reach areas beneath equipment with food debris buildup. REPEAT

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Mar 28, 2022 A 96.5 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: PIC Jiang Yang Gupi was present during the inspection with an approved food protection managers course to expire on 11/20/26.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . - Observed large containers of made in house egg rolls, crab Rangoon mix, and chicken in the freezer without dates. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - Observed PIC using 4 hr tphc for chicken wings, white garlic/oil sauce, brown garlic/oil sauce, and cooked made in house chili pepper sauce. However PIC was unable to provide written procedures for TPHC. A VR will occur within 10 days to ensure a procedure is provided. EHS emailed PIC with a MCPHD TPHC form.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed several in use shakers and squeeze bottles on cook line without labels. CDI - PIC labeled items.
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed an employee cutting unwashed broccoli for service without washing prior to cutting.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. - Observed home made knife sharpener with 2 by 4 wood. CDI- PIC removed item from facility.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed cooking equipment, shelving, and cold holding equipment in need of cleaning due to food debris and grease residue.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 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. - REPEAT- Observed several warped ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Observed grease buildup on ceiling and walls throughout kitchen. Observed hard to reach areas with food debris build up. Hard to reach areas are behind and underneath equipment.

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Dec 20, 2021 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no written vomit and diarrheal plans available at facility. CDI by education - 2017 food code documents emailed to PIC. - 0 -
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed rice used to make fried rice hot holding at 124F. CDI - Item placed on TPHC for remainder of lunch service. CDI - Item added to existing TPHC form. PIC states rice is normally held in rice warmers. - 1.5 -
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed several warped ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Observed grease buildup open ceiling and walls throughout kitchen. - 0 -
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drinks stored above facility food items inside of walk in cooler and above food items throughout kitchen. CDI - Items moved. - REPEAT - 1 -

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Jul 7, 2021 A 95 · 4 violations
#7 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-301.11(C ) Minimize bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in ready-to-eat form. -Pf Observed food employees slicing onions with bare hands. PIC stated onions are going to be cooked. CDI - PIC instructed employees to wash hands and onions. Discussed proper hand washing and glove usage for contacting food items. - 1.5 -
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P Observed chicken wings and egg rolls held in containers next to fryer at room temperature. PIC stated they hold these items for 4 hours and then discard any left overs. No times marked on containers. Items ranging in temperature from 90-111F. CDI - Items were reheated to at least 165 before being placed back into TPHC holding. PIC marked times. Temperatures verified by EHS. Chicken wings and egg rolls added to facility TPHC sheet. - REPEAT - 3 - 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shrimp, noodles, egg rolls, and fried chicken in prep unit holding between 45-50. PIC stated employees had food items sitting on the counters for a few minutes. CDI - Items moved to walk in cooler and freezer to rapidly cool. Items reached 41F by end of inspection.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door by bathrooms not fully closed. Protect outer openings from insect or rodent entry. - 0 -
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed employee food bin stored on middle shelf in walk in cooler, above facility food items. Observed employee cellphone stored in box containing food items on top of ice machine. CDI - Items removed. PIC to move bin to bottom shelf in walk in cooler. - 0.5 -

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Mar 19, 2021 A 95.5 · 6 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf - Observed sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink behind front counter. CDI, sanitizer bucket removed from handwashing sink.
#18 · Proper cooling time and temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 41F. -P - Observed noodles cooling from yesterday in tightly covered containers and chicken in prep cooler and WIC and was at 43-44 degrees F from prior day. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded by PIC.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P - Observed ginger sauce made in house with heated ginger removed from temperature control. CDI, item placed on time control and TPHC procedures printed and completed while on-site.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-203.11 Poisonous or Toxic Material Containers-Container Prohibitions - P - Observed sanitizer solution stored in Windex bottle. CDI, bottle voluntarily discarded.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 lo-mein and chicken cooling in deep containers and noodles covered from previous day. CDI, noodles and chicken voluntarily discarded and sauce relocated to shallow uncovered container to walk in unit to rapidly cool.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
4-204.11 Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention - C - Observed hood system in need of cleaning.

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Dec 4, 2020 A 95 · 6 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Corrected during inspection
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified PIC on site during inspection.
#7 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 food empoyees preparing brocooli with bare hands to place in prep unit and employee touch lo-mein with bare hands. CDI by instruction to re-wash brocooli and lo-mein voluntarily discarded by PIC. Repeat. Discussed washing process and to ensure unwashed produce is washed prior to preparation.
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P - Observed raw chicken removed from commercial packaging and stored over raw pork. Observed raw shell egg wash stored over vegetables in prep refrigerator. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P - Observed 1 spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer below 50ppm. CDI, bottle refilled to required concentration.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
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 deep covered container of lo-mein cooling from earlier in the day in walk in cooler and lo-mein prepared from earlier in the day in prep cooler at 56 degrees F at cooling temp 1 and remained at 56 degrees F at cooling temperautre 2 at 2:05pm. CDI, lo mein relocated to shallow uncovered pans in walk cooler and freezer.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C- Observed employee food and drink stored over prep equipment and food for consumer in walk in freezer.

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Jul 31, 2019 A 96.5 · 5 violations
#7 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 two food employees using bare hands to cut broccoli and then place in containers to store in prep unit. CDI - PIC instructed food employees to wash broccoli and to begin using gloves to avoid bare hand contact with RTE food. -1-
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
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 facility using TPHC procedure without written procedure or time stamp available for egg rolls and chicken wings cooked over one hour ago. -1-
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed dented cans of hoisin sauce stored with intact cans on dry storage shelf. -1-
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested plastic containers stored over 3-comp sink. -0-
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Toilet room floors, walls and ceiling shall be non-absorbent. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in restrooms with water damaged ceiling tiles. -0-

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Jan 23, 2019 A 97 · 3 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Raw chicken, beef, pork, and shrimp stored above ready to eat items such as egg rolls and noodles in flip top prep unit. CDI- Prep unit rearranged with correct storage order.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −2
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace split gaskets on low prep cooler door.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean build up from walk in cooler shelves and build up in low prep cooler door gaskets.

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Aug 10, 2018 A 96.5 · 8 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Sanitizer bucket stored in handsink at front counter. CDI - Bucket moved to counter.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Spray bottle of sanitizer labeled as "bleach". CDI - Relabeled as sanitizer.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. No label on spiced such as salt, sugar, and msg at cook line. CDI - Labeled during the inspection.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. One wet wiping cloth stored on counter after being used to clean. CDI- Cloth placed in sanitizing solution.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Metal pans wet stacked on stored shelf. CDI - Separated to allow air drying.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace shelves with chipping paint in walk in cooler and replace split gasket on low prep cooler across from cook line. Points not elevated as walk in cooler and freezer door gaskets have been replaced.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean build up in low prep cooler door gaskets. Points not elevated as walk in cooler shelves are much cleaner than last inspection.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-502.12 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. Clean build up of grease and food debris under cook line equipment.

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Apr 6, 2018 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. No hand washing sign posted at front hand sink by steam line. CDI - Adhesive hand washing sign left with PIC to post.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Wet wiping cloth stored on shelf at front counter. CDI - Relocated into sanitizing solution.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Damaged gasket on walk in freezer door and chipping paint on shelves in walk in cooler. Replace as needed.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean build up from shelves in walk in cooler.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed dumpster cracked and broken at bottom corner. Contact solid waste service provider and request a replacement dumpster.

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Dec 21, 2017 A 95 · 6 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employees removing gloves and then re-using them multiple times. CDI- gloves were discarded. Instructed PIC that gloves are for one task only and once removed must be discarded. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw meats and seafood stored in the top portion of a flip top cooler while one container of egg rolls was stored below. CDI- storage rearranged. Improvements made to food storage since last inspection.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 lo mein at 63F at 11:05AM. At 11:45AM the lo mein was at 62F. CDI- lo mein was split into 2 pans and lids were removed to facilitate rapid cooling.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed large dry good containers being stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −1
Repeat violation
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed food containers stored clean and stacked while wet.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed 2 food storage containers with plastic peeling away from the inside of the container. CDI- containers discarded.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-502.12 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 debris accumulation on the floor underneath the flip top cooler and prep. table in the kitchen and around dry good containers in the dry storage room.

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Sep 22, 2017 A 93 · 9 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P Observed employees putting away a food delivery without washing their hands afterwards. CDI by instruction, employees washed their hands.
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed an employee finish handling raw shrimp then proceed to rinse gloves in 3 compartment sink. CDI by instruction, gloves were removed. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw chicken and raw pooled eggs stored in the top portion of a flip top cooler while cooked chicken was being stored below. CDI- storage rearranged.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed 2 metal pans stored clean with visible food debris in them. CDI- items were set aside for recleaning.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal and plastic food storage containers stacked while wet above the 3 compartment sink and above the prep. tables in the kitchen.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturers label. Observed an employee actively washing dishes while the water temperature was 94F.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris accumulation on the shelving on the inside of the flip top reach in cooler, on the shelving in the walk in cooler, and on shelving units above the 3 compartment sink and above the prep. counters.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaking from the outside can wash faucet when faucet is turned on.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door opened while not in use. Facility shares a dumpster with several other businesses in the area.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
6-502.12 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 debris accumulation on the floor underneath the ice machine, underneath the vegetable prep. sink, and underneath the stove top. 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Ensure areas of the restaurant where food prep/storage is conducted are constructed of smooth and easily cleanable materials. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the front area of the restaurant where soup and rice are stored.

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Jun 20, 2017 A 95 · 6 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC did not have managers food safety certification.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef in the walk in cooler. CDI- storage rearranged. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw shrimp in the flip top portion of a reach in cooler stored above cooked sweet and sour chicken in the reach in portion of the cooler. CDI- storage rearranged. Improvements made since last inspection.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed fried rice hot holding at 131F in a rice pot. CDI- rice was reheated to above 165F (see chart).
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris accumulation on storage shelving throughout the kitchen, on the side of the fryer, and on the shelving racks in the walk in cooler.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste receptacle near the hand sink in the kitchen.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Repeat violation
6-502.12 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 debris accumulation on the floor underneath the wok line.

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Mar 7, 2017 A 96 · 7 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed employee rinsing tongs off in the front handsink. CDI by instruction.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw proteins (pooled eggs, pork, beef, chicken) stored above ready-to-eat foods (egg rolls, cooked chicken) in a flip top cooler. CDI- storage rearranged.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 containers of chicken wings and lo mein cooling in the walk in cooler. The food was stacked >2 inches in these containers. CDI- foods were transferred to the walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Corrected during inspection
4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed 3 damaged plastic food storage containers on site. CDI- containers discarded.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris accumulation on clean equipment storage shelving throughout the facility.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste receptacle located near the kitchen handsink.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-502.12 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 debris accumulation on the floor in the dry storage room, on the wall around the lightswitch in the dry storage room, and on the door in the dry storage room.

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Dec 14, 2016 A 97.5 · 6 violations
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. No label on spices at cook line such as salt, sugar, and msg. CDI -Labeled.
#40 · Washing fruits and vegetables −0.5
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Broccoli has been washed, cut, and placed back in original box it was recieved in. CDI - Instructed PIC to stored all veggies in clean containers once washed.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Metal and plastic food pans wet stacked on drying rack . Separated to allow air drying.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Chipping paint on walk in cooler shelves and rust build up on walk in cooler fan guards. Repaint or replace.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean minor build up from wire shelving above the three comp sink.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-502.12 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. Clean floors under cook line equipment.

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Sep 7, 2016 A 96.5 · 7 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed garlic and oil mixtures along with black beans stored at room temperarure. These items were placed on time and are to be thrown away at 5pm to correct. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
Corrected during inspection
Observed thick soy sauce stored under the prep sink drain line today. Moved to correct. 3-305.12 Food Storage, Prohibited Areas - C
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed 0ppm in sanitizer bucket today. Remade at 100ppm to correct. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
Observed single use plates and to-go boxes stored on soiled racks. 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed a couple food containers that were cracked- replace these when they are broken. 4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Observed build up on the side of wok system, under tables, and walk in racks today. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
Observed no covered recepticle in the women's room. 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms.

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Jun 14, 2016 A 96.5 · 5 violations
#18 · Proper cooling time and temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 2 containers of egg rolls 70-105F in the walk in refrigerator at 2:30 that were made at noon. CDI - voluntarily discarded.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed cooked chicken and cooked rice sitting out at 120F and 110F respectively. These were put into the walk-in in shallow layers to cool. CDI.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
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 containers of cooked chicken and egg rolls in the cooler across from the line were not date marked. CDI - correctly marked.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 egg rolls and cooked chicken being cooled in deep containers. CDI - egg rolls discarded and chicken was transferred to a sheet pan and put in the freezer. It dropped from 105F to 60F in approximately 20 minutes using this method.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed containers of food on the line such as sugar, salt, and msg were not labeled.

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Mar 24, 2016 A 97 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Observed a sponge stored on the back handsink and a bucket of sanitizer stored in the front handsink. Both moved out and off of the handsink to correct. 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Observed the gasket on the flip top table and on the freezer door torn today. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
Observed build up on the wok system with debris built up on the bar running across it today. Clean walk in racks and flip top cooler gaskets. Dust fan. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observed the prep sink faucet and the left wok faucet leaking today. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.

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Dec 16, 2015 A 93.5 · 11 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −1
Corrected during inspection
Observed two containers of open employee soup on the table directly next to prep taking place- soup moved to the bottom shelf to correct- needs lid. Do not eat on the line. Observed a lidded drink stored on the prep table as well- moved to bottom shelf. 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Observed a sponge stored on the back handsink and the sanitizer stored in the front handsink today- both moved to correct 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed chicken stored on the counter today near the fryer and chicken on the cooling rack(outside of the cooler) at <135F. Both reheated to correct(see chart). This chicken must be actively held hot at 135F or more, or put into the cooling process with active cooling. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
Observed rehydrated black beans stored on the rolling cart today at room temperature- discarded to correct. Once beans are rehydrated, they must be refrigerated; date marked as well if they are not used with 24 hours of rehydration. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed chicken and eggrolls cooling at room temperature today. Chicken was in a shallow portion, so it was transferred directly to the walk in freezer to correct, where it fell to 80 during the inspection. The eggrolls were divided on flat sheet pans to correct, so they were just 1 thick and then placed in the walk in freezer to continue cooling. 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
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Observed a container with no handle stored in the dry rice today. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
Observed build up on the air dry racks for the dishes today. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor.
#44 · Gloves used properly −0.5
Observed an employee reusing gloves today- gloves discarded to correct. 3-304.15 (B)-(D) Gloves, Use Limitations - C- Only use gloves for purpose and discard them when the task changes or an interuption in the process has occured.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Observed build up on the sides of cooking equipment and walk in racks today. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
Observed build up on the floors near walls and legs of equipment. Observed a major build up below the cooking equipment. 6-502.12 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.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
Observed a broken light sleeve that was missing endcaps on the front hot display area. 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.

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Sep 30, 2015 A 96 · 6 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - PF Observed rthe hand washing sink at the service area had a sanitizer bucket stored inside of it. CDI - Bucket eas relocated tot he lower shelf. **Maintain access to hand sinks. Hand sinks may only be used for hand washing.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P Observed cut cabbage at 53F and egg wash in prep cooler was 56F. **Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. CDI - cut cabbage and egg wash was moved to the walkin cooler for cooling.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C Observed several wiping cloths stored at cook station and counter tops. **Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −1
Repeat violation
4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C Observed several pans and containers were tightly stacked and were still wet. **Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C Observed walk-in gasket was in dispair and mended with duct tape and had debris accumulattion, and shelving in need of cleaning. **Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - C Observed the floor collecting residue. **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. 0

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May 7, 2015 A 95.5 · 6 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −1
2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - C; Properly store employee drinks; Observed employee drinks stored on shelf with and above food products.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P; Provide sanitizer at proper concentration levels; Observed sanitizer in buckets measuring 0ppm when tested. CDI sanitizer corrected.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
3-501.15 Cooling Methods - PF; Properly cool; Observed cooked chicken cooling at room temperature measuring 120 degrees F; CDI chicken transferred into shallow pans and placed inside walk-in cooler to properly cool.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C; Properly air dry; Observed numerous containers stacked wet in kitchen area.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - C; Keep non-food contact surfaces clean; Observed non-food contact surfaces of cooking equipment collecting debris in need of cleaning. Observed hood filters collecting heavy debris in need of cleaning.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - C; Keep floor clean; Observed flooring behind cooking equipment collecting debris in need of cleaning.

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Nov 3, 2014 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#7 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-301.11(C ) Minimize bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in ready-to-eat form.-Pf Observed employee prepping cabbage and celery requiring minimal cook time without gloves. Redirected and gave instruction to use gloves.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
Corrected during inspection
Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. Prep sink needs to be thoroughly cleaned between prepping of meat and vegatables. Do not use soiled end of 3-comp to prep or store foods. Gave instruction.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Corrected during inspection
5-203.14 Prevent backflow or backsiphonage at each point of use in a water supply system by installing an approved backflow device. -P Observed no backflow prevention at can wash. Gave instruction.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. 5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no plug in cardboard dumpster and no waste receptacle at handsink in kitchen.

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Jun 23, 2014 A 93.5 · 10 violations
#7 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-301.11 Employees may not contact ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands except for when washing fruits and vegetables. Observed employee begin to handle cooked chicken with bare hands. CDI by stopping employee immediately and having employee use tongs to continue.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11 (A) All food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed multiple plastic containers with greasy residue. CDI by placing at 3 compartment sink to be rewashed.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 45F and below. Observed two containers of cut cabbages that are maintained on counter next to prep table, 82F. CDI by instruction with PIC and placing in refrigeration.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 All potentially hazardous, ready to eat foods in refrigeration for more than 24 hours must be clearly labeled with the date prepared/opened or discard date. Observed multiple items in prep unit and walk in cooler (cooked chicken, cabbage, bean sprouts) with out dates. PIC described correct process however most date labels were difficult to read dut to the current process which is to use a dry erase marker on exterior of container. Current labels are wiping off of container before product is fully used. Recommended to PIC to use masking tape and marker. CDI by relabling items.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Use walk in cooler for cooling foods instead of prep units that are regularly worked out of. Observed noodles cooked today, 71F in prep unit. CDI by placing in walk in cooler.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-305.14 Protect all food from contamination during preparation. Observed container of raw chicken on counter top directly in between open bowls of cooked chicken and employee chopping broccoli. CDI by relocating container of raw chicken and sanitizing counter top.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces shall be resurfaced or replaced when they can no longer be effectively cleaned. Observed round cutting board worn to the point where there was a hole in the middles. CDI by discarding.4-101.19 Nonfood contact surfaces shall be made of non-absorbant, easily cleanable materials. Observed towel on surface near fryer with heavy oil residue.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide test strips for measuring concentration of sanitizer. Observed facility using both bleach and quat sanitizer. No quat test strips available at time of inspection. PIC agreed to discontinue using quat sanitizer and only use bleach as sanitizer.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-602.13 General cleaning needed of non-food contact surfaces throughout including stationary fans located in kitchen.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.13 Provide drainplug for cardboard dumpster.

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Dec 18, 2013 A 95 · 6 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
All working utenils shall be cleaned every four hours to prevent contamination. PIC stated that all working untensils are cleaned every night. CDI by instruction.
#33 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
All foods shall be thawed either under running water or via refidgeration or as specified by the manufacturer. Observed raw chicken thawing on the sink counter. CDI- frozen chicken was placed in a bin under running water.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
A thin probed metal stemmed thermometer shall be provided for taking the temperature of thin massed foods. Observed no thermometer present for taking the temperature of thin massed foods. CDI by instruction.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
All wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths on the food prep table by the waitress drink station. CDI- wet wiping cloths were removed and placed in sanitizing solution.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
All in use utensils shall be stored with their handles up and out of the food. Observed the handle of the salt scoop in the salt. CDI- scoop was turned upright with the handle up and out of the food.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
All employee foods shall be stored in a designated area away from consumer foods to prevent cross contamination. Observed an employee cut melon being stored above consumer foods in the walk in cooler. CDI- employee melon was placed on the bottom shelf.

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Aug 21, 2013 A 90 · 10 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Store all employee drinks covered with lid and straw on lower level of equipment and carts, below food contact, single serve items and prep tables with facility supplies. Observed employee drink without straw where lid and lip contact area of cup must be touched for employee to drink beverage. Drink was stored on middle shelf of cart within spill contamination of single serve soup containers and napkins. Another employee drink was stored on sheet pan on shelf below prep sink next to corn starch. Gave instruction to use cup with both lid and straw stored in area away from and below all food, supplies, single serve items, and food contact equipment. Recommend dedicated area for employee drinks and to keep them in container to prevent spills. .
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Employee shall appropriately wash hands between task change, between glove change, upon entering kitchen, between handling raw foods and single serve items, or frequently during cooking. Observed employee handle bowl for measuring raw meats (chicken, beef, pork and shrimp then handle single serve containers for dispensing orders. Employee handled mouth contact area of drink and then attempt to return to wok line. He was redirected to wash hands. Observed employee leave kitchen and re-enter without handwash. Only 2 employee handwashes was observed during observation of activity at cook line. Those handwashes were appropriate duration. The only kitchen handsink is located at far end of wok line. I repeated the 'rule requirements for when to handwash to management and instructed to conduct employee training for when to wash hands.
#7 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed
Corrected during inspection
Clean, single use gloves must be used to handle all food products that will not be heated to a temperature of at least 165 F fully throughout all parts of food. Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed foods not in a ready to eat form when preparing for partial cooking. Observed employee dispense vegetables with bare hands. Items such as cabbage and broccoli cannot be assured to reach required temperature as these foods are served ala dente without being fully cooked. Isolate vegetable dispensing from other processes. Gave initial instruction to management.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Maintain all food contact contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. Observed many food utensils, pans, and plastic containers with greasy build up and food debris. Observed employee rinse pan from chicken prep in rinse compartment of 3-comp sink and attempt to reuse without proper 3-step, wash, rinse, and sanitize. Observed bottle of sanitizer with less than 50 ppm chlorine. Gave demonstration for preparation of sanitizer to be proper concentration. Redirected employee with pan from chicken prep to place pan for thorough cleaning.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
All foods prepared and ready to eat must be date marked unless used within 24 hours. Observed chicken, noodles without proper date marking. Shelf was marked as prepared on the 20th which was previous day, but food was prepared today and was cooling. Gave instruction that foods should be individually marked with date to avoid inaccurate date mark. The walk in appeared to be holding foods at 42 - 45 F which allows for a 4 day hold time.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
Use only approved cooling methods. Maintain all foods while in cooling process in shallow containers, uncovered or loosely covered to prevent cross-contamination. Observed noodle, chicken wings, and cheese filling for rangoons cooling in covered containers. Removed covers and gave instruction. Refrigeration areas are limited and used for large quanities of stock. Recommend limiting food purchases and food prep to quanity reasonable for available storage.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −1
Corrected during inspection
Linens used for food prep must be kept in sanitzer solution between uses or stored clean and dry. Keep cloths used for wiping surfaces that have come in contact with raw meats separate from clothes used for other purposes. Observed cloths in multiple stored wet on food prep areas. Observed cloth used for raw meat not separated or stored in sanitizer. No cloths stored in sanitizer solution.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency Observed rinse compartment of 3-comp sink heavily soiled with chicken by products. Observed sheet pan with chicken residue rinsed in rinse compartment while soiled pans & utensils were in wash compartment. Gave instruction to maintain 3-comp sink properly cleaned.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
Maintain equipment clean to sight and touch. Observed greasy build up on equipment. Gave instruction to thoroughly clean all equipment, shelving, and racks. Remove all foil, plastic, and wood used for coverings or shelving.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
Maintain floors, walls, and ceilings clean to sight and touch. Observed build up on floors under shelving and prep tables, in corners, on baseboards , in floor drains and on walkin freezer floor, Gave instruction to thoroughly clean.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BEST WOK” or State ID 2060010080). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.