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A95.5

CHINA INN

5630 N GRAHAM ST, SUITE A, Charlotte, NC 28262
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060015763
Latest gradeA (95.5)
Last inspectedOct 28, 2026
Inspections on record39
On record sinceJul 22, 2013

Score history

7085100 Jul 22, 2013: 92Nov 11, 2013: 92.5May 1, 2014: 92Oct 3, 2014: 91Jan 5, 2015: 90Jun 8, 2015: 94Oct 19, 2015: 94Feb 19, 2016: 93.5Jun 22, 2016: 93.5Oct 20, 2016: 90Feb 9, 2017: 90May 10, 2017: 90.5Aug 14, 2017: 93Oct 24, 2017: 86.5Nov 2, 2017: 92Feb 20, 2018: 94Jun 12, 2018: 90.5Aug 7, 2018: 95.5Feb 26, 2019: 95.5Jun 25, 2019: 96Oct 9, 2019: 96.5Jan 30, 2020: 95.5Oct 8, 2020: 86Oct 15, 2020: 96.5Mar 26, 2021: 96Aug 10, 2021: 95.5Feb 10, 2022: 94Aug 18, 2022: 94Feb 1, 2023: 93.5Jul 19, 2023: 86Aug 8, 2023: 91.5Dec 1, 2023: 92.5May 21, 2024: 95Oct 22, 2024: 95.5Feb 21, 2025: 96.5May 13, 2025: 97.5Oct 2, 2025: 95Mar 30, 2026: 90Oct 28, 2026: 95.5
Jul 22, 2013Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 95.5 · 7 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −3
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 one (1) pan of raw shell eggs stored behind chopped garlic and noodles in prep top cooler. Observed repackaged raw chicken bags in walk in freezer stored within the same box as cooked beef and above one (1) tray of egg rolls. CDI: Items reorganized. REPEAT. 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed one (1) unwrapped, unwashed cabbage stored directly on shelf of WIC. Observed one (1) bin of cut washed broccoli stacked on top of another bin in direct contact with the food within. CDI - Food employee wrapped unwashed produce and rotated it to sit with other unwashed produce. Bins of cut washed produce were rotated to sit without being in contact with non food contact surfaces. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed one (1) portion of TCS food (chopped cooked pork) in prep unit above 41F. Per conversation with PIC and food employees, lid of unit had been open during rush and hot utensils (spoon) had been placed in pork for portioning. CDI - Pork was rotated to WIC for corrective cooling. 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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed one (1) scoop handle touching noodles in standing reach in cooler. CDI - Scoop was repositioned to prevent potential contamination.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed knife stored as clean in crevice between prep unit cooler and adjacent wall. CDI - Food employee rotated knife to three compartment sink for corrective cooling.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed peeling and rusted shelving in walk in cooler. Observed rusted shelving in dry storage area. Replace/resurface storage areas as needed. REPEAT.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 floor tiles in need of repair throughout. Observed some ceiling tiles that appeared to have water damage and not fully intact. Observed doors leading to/from kitchen in need of repainting to be smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT VIOLATION
#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 employee food stored over retail items in RIC. Observed employee containers stored with clean restaurant dishes. CDI - Employee food and personal items were rotated to lower storage to prevent potential contamination of clean equipment and food held for resale.

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Mar 30, 2026 A 90 · 11 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#15 · Food separated & protected −3
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- Observed raw chicken stored behind raw shrimp in prep unit. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer out of hermetic packaging. CDI: PIC corrected storage order. REPEAT VIOLATION For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored over imitation crab meat sticks in walk in freezer out of hermetic packaging. CDI: Items reorganized. 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
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed grease build up on bus tubs stored as clean. Observed chicken build up in crevice of chicken marinating bin. Observed significant build up on can opener blade. CDI: All items returned to area for washing. 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3
Repeat violation
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- Observed no written procedures for items being held on TPHC. -CDI- EHS provided written procedures and assisted PIC with filling them out. REPEAT VIOLATION TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety 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 egg rolls with no time stamp. Per PIC, items had been out since this morning at 11am. CDI: Time added to egg rolls. REPEAT VIOLATION
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-203.11 A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials may not be used to store, transport, or dispense food. Sanitizing solutions shall not be stored in or dispensed from containers previously containing other Poisonous or Toxic Materials. P Observed 5 gallon cleaning chemical bucket used to store salt. CDI: Product discarded and PIC will use soy sauce 5 gallon bucket going forward.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 one squeeze bottle unlabeled. PIC stated it was water. CDI: Bottle labeled. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement made from previous inspection as only one item was not labeled.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a few boxes of shrimp stored on floor of walk in freezer. CDI: Items moved to shelving. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed wire baskets with plastic coating coming off and baskets were rusted in these uncoated areas. Baskets seen being used for holding egg rolls. CDI: Baskets voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed peeling and rusted shelving in walk in cooler. Observed rusted shelving in dry storage area. Observed lid of chest freezer with exposed foam.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 build up of dust, food residue and debris on the sides of cooking equipment as well as some interior surfaces of prep units. Observed shelving in WIC in need of cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION Some improvement from previous inspection. Continue to increase cleaning frequency.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door open. *NOTE: This is a shared dumpster area for the whole shopping center*
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
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 dust buildup on vents and ceilings, especially above WIC. Observed floors in need of cleaning, especially in hard to reach areas below and beneath equipment. Observed some buildup on walls/wall covering. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. REPEAT VIOLATION 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 floor tiles in need of repair throughout. Observed some ceiling tiles that appeared to have water damage and not fully intact. Observed doors leading to/from kitchen in need of repainting to be smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT VIOLATION

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Oct 2, 2025 A 95 · 14 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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- Observed raw chicken stored behind raw beef and behind raw chicken in prep unit. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed washed broccoli stored in cardboard boxes throughout. Per PIC, items had been washed. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage containers and PIC rewashed items and placed in food grade container. -1.5-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. -P.- Observed thermometer stored dirty. -CDI- PIC properly cleaned item. -0-
#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 2 containers of raw chicken prepared more than 4 hours ago above 41F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0- For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in prep unit cold holding above 41F. Per PIC, unit was open during rush. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC to cool back down. -0- 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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- Observed no written procedures for items being held on TPHC. -CDI- EHS provided written procedures and assisted PIC with filling them out. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety 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 egg rolls with no time stamp. Per PIC, items had been out since this morning. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -1.5-
#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- Observed raw marinated chicken that did not meet cooling parameters. Items were found cooling densely packed in large bus tubs in RIC and WIC with lids. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and items were voluntarily discarded. -0- 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 .
#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 some sauces on the line missing labels. -0-
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door open with screen door with gaps and holes in it. **REPEAT** -1- 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple containers stored on floors containing sauces, rice, oil and other items. 3-305.12 Food may not be stored in locker rooms, toilet rooms, dressing rooms, garbage rooms, mechanical rooms, under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, under leaking water lines, under open stairwells, or under other sources of contamination. Observed sauce container stored beneath prep sink. -0-
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed tong and scoop handles touching in chicken in prep unit and in WIC. -0-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed wood cutting boards that per PIC, were used for cutting broccoli. Remove. -0-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 build up of dust, food residue and debris on the sides of all cooking equipment as well as interior surfaces of RIC and prep unit. Observed shelving in WIC in need of cleaning. Observed grease condensation/buildup in hood. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5-
#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 dust buildup on vents and ceilings, especially above WIC. Observed floors in need of cleaning, especially in hard to reach areas below and beneath equipment. Observed some buildup on walls/wall covering. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5- 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 floor tiles in need of repair throughout. Observed some ceiling tiles that appeared to have water damage and not fully intact.
#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 and food stored on prep table. Observed employee food stored over retail items in RIC. Observed employee containers stored with clean restaurant dishes. Employee items were single-use and single-serve items. Ensure to designate an area for employee items. -0-

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May 13, 2025 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed facility has an incomplete employee health policy. Facility was educated on the employee health policy and a new one provided to the facility. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat 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. Observed items from previous days without dates. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT ****IMPROVEMENT FROM LAST TIME. 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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. OBSERVED back door without a net to prevent fly entry.
#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 build up of dust, food residue and debris on the sides of all cooking equipment as well as inside shelves in WI and floors of RIC.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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. Generally there has been improvement in cleaning. But a little cleaning is needed under cooking equipment.

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Feb 21, 2025 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- *Observed - Pork Dumplings dated 2/13, Cut Pork dated 2/06 and Sweet N Sour Chicken dated 2/08. Food employees claim items were prepped on those dates, then frozen and then items were thawed yesterday. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Boxes of frozen food products stored directly on the floor of WIF.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. *Observed - Scoop with handle in contact with the corn starch.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
*REPEAT* 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 - Cracked/broken and missing tiles throughout kitchen.

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Oct 22, 2024 A 95.5 · 7 violations
#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. OBSERVED active washing with sanitizer at 0ppm. CDI. PIC replaced solution. 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
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies around the kitchen area. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed opened back door during inspection. Repeat ****improvement from last time.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hand sinks at the back, coming off the walls. Needs to be repaired.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-501.18 Maintain wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed build up in wash solution at 3 comp sink. CDI. PIC changed the solution.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
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 build up of dust, food residue and debris on the sides of all cooking equipment as well as inside shelves in WI and floors of RIC. **REPEAT** -1-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
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 cleaning needed in the hood system. 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 broken floor tiles throughout kitchen area. Observed missing ceiling tiles. 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 food splash and residue on walls and ceilings throughout. **REPEAT** -1-
#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 items stored by customer food.

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May 21, 2024 A 95 · 5 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. Observed shrimps, pork, cold holding in prep unit at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 and rolls held on time without written time on it. CDI. PIC wrote time on it. Repeat
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies around the kitchen area. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed opened back door during inspection.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple in use wet wiping cloths stored directly on the prep table. CDI. PIC removed.
#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. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen area. Observed missing ceiling tiles. 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 food splash and residue on walls and ceilings throughout. **REPEAT** -1-

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Dec 1, 2023 A 92.5 · 7 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed food bins in front of back of house handwashing sink. -CDI- PIC removed items. **REPEAT** -2-
#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.- Observed dishes stored as clean with food residue and debris. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. **REPEAT** -1.5- 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat 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-/3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed rice hot holding in rice cookers with no date. Observed noodles, cabbage and cooked vegetables in prep unit with no date. Observed baby corn dated 11/21 (discard 11/27). Observed shrimp egg rolls, pork and sweet and sour chicken in lowboy with no date. Per PIC, rice and items in prep unit were prepared yesterday and items in lowboy were prepared two days ago. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded of baby corn and properly date marked all other items. **REPEAT** -3- 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
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.- Observed chicken wings and shrimp rolls being held on time with no written procedures available. Observed time marked 11:30a for when items were placed on TPHC, when EHS observed this time, it was 11:23a. -CDI- PIC corrected time and EHS provided TPHC form to PIC and assisted PIC with filling it out. -0- TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 soy sauce, garlic sauce and other tmes on cook line with no labels. Observed garlic powder and white pepper in dry storage area with no label. -0-
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed chicken wings, shrimp and other items in floor on freezer. Observed cooking oil on the floor near the grill line. -0-
#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. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen area. Observed missing ceiling tiles. 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 food splash and residue on walls and ceilings throughout. **REPEAT** -1-

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Aug 8, 2023 A 91.5 · 8 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at the time of inspection. -0- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#9 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed −2
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 employee chopping raw zucchini with no gloves. -CDI- EHS informed PIC and PIC asked food employee to put on gloves. -0- 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 employee cutting RTE pork with no gloves. -CDI- EHS informed PIC and PIC asked food employee put on gloves. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed mop bucket in front of handwashing sink. -CDI- PIC relocated mop bucket. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed bathroom with no handwashing sign. -CDI- EHS provided handwash sign to PIC **REPEAT** -2-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed dishes stored as clean with food residue and debris. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -0- 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 .
#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- Observed baby corn in flip top, raw chicken with flour in RIC, and raw chicken breasts in WIC above 41F. Per PIC, these items had been prepared earlier in the day. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. **REPEAT** -1.5- NO POINT ESCALATION DUE TO SIGNIFICANT COLD HOLDING IMPROVEMENT. 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat 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- Observed RTE peas/carrots, cooked shrimp, and cooked noodles in flip top with no date. Per PIC, these items were prepared yesterday. Observed opened tofu in RIC under flip top with no date. -CDI- PIC properly date-marked these items. **REPEAT** -1.5- 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 .
#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- Observed raw marinated chicken wings in stand alone RIC cooling with tight-fitting lid. Observed raw chicken with flour cooling in RIC with tightly fitting lid. Observed noodles cooling stacked high, raw shrimp with tightly fitting lid and raw marinated chicken breasts stacked high cooling with tight fitting lid in WIC. -CDI- PIC removed lids and separated items into smaller containers to facilitate proper cooling. Items in RICs were moved to freezer and WIC. **REPEAT** -0.5- 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 .
#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. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen area. Observed missing ceiling tiles. 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 build up on walls and ceilings around front handwashing sink and in kitchen area behind equipment and hard to reach areas. **REPEAT** -1-

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Jul 19, 2023 B 86 · 14 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
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- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds and turn off faucet without using a barrier. -CDI- PIC educated food employee on how to properly wash hands and food employee properly rewashed hands. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . 2-301.14 (D) Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking out of a container that does not have a straw and lid.- P- Observed food employee drink from twist top soda bottle and return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- PIC educated employee on when to wash hands and employee rewashed hands.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed PIC use handwashing sink to dump and fill sanitizer bucket. -CDI- PIC educated on proper use of handwashing sink. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed handwashing sink at front of house with no paper towels. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel stock. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed handwashing sink in bathroom with no handwashing sign. -1-
#15 · Food separated & protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed washed cabbage stored under unwashed green onions. Observed unwashed green onions stored over RTE peppers and mushrooms. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed tofu, garlic in oil mixture, teriyaki sauce, ketchup and hoisin sauce in RIC with no lids or wrappings. -CDI- PIC covered items. **REPEAT** -3-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P- Observed food employee clean large metal bowl used for rice without properly sanitizing. -CDI- PIC educated food employee on proper W/R/S procedure and item was rewashed. -0- 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 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed garlic in oil mixture stored on cook line above 41F. Observed shredded lettuce, cooked shrimp, cooked pork in flip top above 41F. Observed pork egg rolls in RIC above 41F. Observed containers of raw chicken breasts and raw chicken wings in WIC above 41F. Ambient temperature of WIC above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC moved all items in WIC to freezer as they were prepared today. PIC voluntarily discarded of garlic in oil mixture. -1.5- **EHS WILL RETURN 7/20/2023 TO VERIFY WIC IS PROPERLY FUNCTIONING** 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 .
#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 shredded lettuce, cooked shrimp and cooked pork in flip top with no dates. Observed shrimp and pork egg rolls in RIC with no date. Observed cooked shrimp and pork egg rolls in freezer with no date. -CDI- PIC properly dated items. 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3
Repeat violation
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.- Observed no written procedures for TPHC. -CDI- EHS emailed TPHC procedures to PIC. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 rice being held on TPHC with no time marked to indicate start or discard time. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **REPEAT**
#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- Observed raw chicken wings and breasts cooling in tightly packed covered containers. -CDI- PIC moved items to freezer and vented lid to facilitate rapid cooling. 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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
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 sugar, cornstarch and flour with no label. Observed salt and mixed spices on prep line with no label. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. **REPEAT** -1-
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoops without handles stored in sugar, flour and cornstarch. -CDI- PIC removed scoops and placed items with scoop handles above the top of the food.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Repeat violation
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic containers and metal containers stored as clean wet stacked. **REPEAT** -0.5-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC with ambient temperature above 41F. -0-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
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 build up of dust, food residue and debris on the sides of all cooking equipment as well as inside shelves and floors of RIC. **REPEAT** -1-
#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. Observed broken floor tiles throughout kitchen area. Observed missing ceiling tiles. 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 build up on vents, hood and ceiling in kitchen area. Observed buildup on vent in WIC. **REPEAT** -1-

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Feb 1, 2023 A 93.5 · 10 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no person in the facility with CFPM. REPEAT
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed rice and rolls in the WI, RI without covers on them. CDI. PIC covered them.
#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 and rolls held on time without written time on it. CDI. PIC wrote time on it.
#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 containers of salt in the facility without labels. CDI. PIC labeled.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed, frozen food in the WI freezer, sauces, oil stored directly on the floor in the dry storage and WI cooler, Needs to be removed.
#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 multiple in use wet wiping cloths stored directly on the prep table. CDI. PIC removed.
#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 wet sacking of dishes in the kitchen area. CDI. PIC removed to be cleaned.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test kits in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC ordered some.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
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. 4-Observed build up on RI doors, non food contact parts of the cutting board, prep unit covers, inside RI, shelves. Needs to be cleaned. REPEAT.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
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 build up on vents, hood, ceiling in the kitchen area. Needs to be cleaned. REPEAT.

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Aug 18, 2022 A 94 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no person in the facility with CFPM. REPEAT
#9 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed −2
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 PIC touching ready to eat food with barehands. CDI. Food voluntarily discarded.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat 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 on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed chicken, pork, rolls from the previous days without dates. CDI. PIC date marked. Repeat ***Improvement from last time.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaks from the RI cooler. Needs to be fixed.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
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. 4-Observed build up on hood, RI doors, inside RI, shelves. Needs to be cleaned. REPEAT.
#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 build up on floors, walls, ceiling in the kitchen area. Needs to be cleaned. REPEAT. ***Improvement from last time.

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Feb 10, 2022 A 94 · 7 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no person in the facility with CFPM.
#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 procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI. Provided PUIC with one.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Repeat violation
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed rice and rolls in the WI without covers on them. CDI. PIC covered them.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat 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 on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed chicken, pork, rolls from the previous days without dates. CDI. PIC date marked. ***Improvement from last time.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Repeat violation
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed, frozen food in the WI freezer, sauces, oil stored directly on the floor in the dry storage and WI cooler, Needs to be removed.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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. 4-Observed build up on hood, RI doors, inside RI, Needs to be cleaned. REPEAT.
#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 build up on floors, walls, ceiling in the kitchen area. Needs to be cleaned. 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 missing tiles in the ceiling above the kitchen area. Needs to be repaired.

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Aug 10, 2021 A 95.5 · 9 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 two jars stored directly in the hand sink. CDI. PIC removed.
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed rice and rolls in the WI without covers on them. CDI. PIC covered them.
#20 · 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 chicken, shrimps, beef, rolls, in cabbage, noodles in RI, WI and prep unit, cold holding at temperatures above 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT. Will be back within 10days to check on the units temperature.
#21 · Proper date marking and 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. Observed chicken, egg rolls, shrimps, beef, in prep unit, RI, WI. CDI.PIC voluntarily discarded.
#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, frozen food in the WI freezer, sauces, oil stored directly on the floor in the dry storage and WI cooler, Needs to be removed.
#38 · Personal cleanliness
Corrected during inspection
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC working with food without a hair cover. CDI. PIC wore one.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed RI cooler unable to hold food at right temperatures. Needs to be repaired.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed build up on hood, RI doors, inside RI, Needs to be cleaned.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 build up on floors, walls, ceiling in the kitchen area. Needs to be cleaned.

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Mar 26, 2021 A 96 · 5 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Drink stored on prep sink. CDI- Moved.
#20 · 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 Some foods recorded above 41F (see chart). CDI- Discarded, REPEAT.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf No thin probe thermometer on site. VR.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain.’ Knife stored in crevice of two units.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 (B) System maintained in good repair - C Drain clogged at bottom of 3 comp. sink. Plumber has already been called to fix it

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Oct 15, 2020 A 96.5 · 6 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -P Observed food employee wash hands with gloves on, then after EHS corrected went to grab new gloves, without a proper handwash. CDI-EHS corrected action and employee washedhands without gloves, then put on new gloves.
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed mushrooms over cut onions. CDI-PIC put onion in plastic container and put them above unwashed produce. Storage order is much improved, points reduced. REPEAT.
#20 · 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 bowl of beans sprouts and chicken above 47F in prep unit. They were in bowls sitting above thre plastic containers that were stored in the correct areas, inside the slots of the prep unit. EHS explained not to store items there because they won't stay in temp. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded and will keep below in reach in from now on. All other temperatures were good and they are no longer leaving food out on counter. REPEAT. PIC did not sign due to Covid protocols
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Repeat violation
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in the kitchen area. REPEAT.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed handle of rice cooker broken. Observed rusted shelves on the bottom of prep units, and hanging shelves. REPEAT
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Repeat violation
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 broken floor tiles in the kitchen area near the 3-comp. REPEAT.

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Oct 8, 2020 B 86 · 18 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site during inspection, PIC arrive 40 mins later. PIC explained these are new employees and is in the process of training. Employees have no clear knowledge of safe food handling.
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF Observed 2 different food employees wash hands at the prep sink. CDI-EHS called a translator and they both washed at the handsink.
#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 food employe dip their bare finger in soy sauce, then go dump the sauce in a mixture that they were going to cook with. CDI-EHS made employee discard sauce.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed raw beef and a mop cart stored in front making it difficult to get to sink. EHS moved items and noticed cigarette ashes in the handsink. CDI-EHS explained there is no smoking in kitchens and ashes are not allowed in the handsink. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at the handsink. EHS provided sign.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken over raw pork in the WIC. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw beef over RTE in the WIC. Observed raw beef over RTE chicken in the prep unit. 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed mushrooms over RTE washed vegetables in the WIC. CDI-PIC changed storage order for all items. Unwashed went on below washed, and storage over was RTE, pork/beef, chicken on the bottom. VR REQUIRED 10/18/2020.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-702.11 Before Use After Cleaning - P Observed large pan that had raw chicken they were prepping in it, be washed, then no sanitization afterwards. CDI-After PIC arrived food employee rinsed pan in bleach water. VR REQUIRED 10/18/2020.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 2 containers of fried chicken, eggrolls sitting at room temp next to the grill. PIC stated they were made at 12:30 and they go through them in 3hrs and only bring out enough that they will use. Observed garlic in oil at 78F by the grill. Food employee said it was there since 9:30am. CDI-EHS explained items either need to be on time (EHS does not feel confident they can do this safely) or needs to be placed in cold holding after cooking. PIC put in WIC, and voluntarily discarded garlic. VR REQUIRED 10/18/2020.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Follow-up verification required
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 no datemarking throughout entire facility, not one datemark. CDI-PIC explained most things are fresh and datemarked everything that was from yesterday that will not be used today. VR REQUIRED 10/18/2020.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 2 containers of fried chicken, eggrolls sitting at room temp next to the grill. PIC stated they were made at 12:30 and they go through them in 3hrs and only bring out enough that they will use. CDI-EHS explained items either need to be on time (EHS does not feel confident they can do this safely) or needs to be placed in cold holding after cooking. PIC placed food in WIC and 1 employee placed in a prep unit, EHS corrected action and placed food in the WIC.
#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 3 large bins of flour and other seasonings with no label.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in the kitchen area. 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected - C The back door to the facility was cracked allowing for pest entry.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed egg rolls sitting in metal bins-not approved for food contact surfaces-and bin was soiled.
#40 · Washing fruits and vegetables
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed unwashed mushrooms in the prep unit to be used. PIC explaiend they do not wash because their food is cooked in boiling water or fried. EHS said they still need to wash vegetables before use to decrease the hazards of contamination.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed phone sitting on top of single use wrappers. CDI-EHS moved phone and washed hands.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed handle of rice cooker broken. Observed rusted shelves on the bottom of prep units, and hanging shelves. REPEAT.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed shelves throughout facility in need of cleaning and with food build-up. REPEAT.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed waste build-up on the floor around the dumpster.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Repeat violation
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 broken floor tiles in the kitchen area near the 3-comp. 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 drains with food build-up, needs to remain clean. REPEAT.

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Jan 30, 2020 A 95.5 · 8 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Repeat violation
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf-Observed mop bucket blocking the handsink during walk through.CDI-Mop buckets removed.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Repeat violation
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 chicken, beef, and pork on time without written procedures. Per PIC, he put the items on time during the lunch rush and discard at 2:30pm. CDI-Educated and provided TPHC form.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Repeat violation
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf-Observed a bottle of degreasor without a label. CDI-PIC LABELED BOTTLE
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.-Observed a box of shrimp and chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain.-Observed bowls being used as scoops in broccoli, sugar, flour, and rice.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.-Observed rusted shelving in the bottom reach in cooler of the flip top.
#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.-Observed black build up inside the gaskets of bottom reach-in unit. Food debris and residue outside the rolling bins holding rice, sugar, and flour.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Corrected during inspection
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.-Caulking is needed at the handsink in the restroom. 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 damage to floor tiles by the three compartment sink. Observed food debris in drains near the prep sinks and three compartment sink. More frequent cleaning needed.

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Oct 9, 2019 A 96.5 · 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 food debris inthe handsink near the register. CDI- Explained to PIC that food should be dumped in three compartment sinks or prep sinks.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats flying throughout the kitchen.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
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 a dented can of soy sauce in the dry storage area. CDI- PIC relocated can.
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed manager and PIC with no hair restraint while prepping food.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed three wiping clothes on prep surfaces.
#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 handles of reach in units with sticky residue. More frequent cleaning needed.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 damage to floor tiles by the three compartment sink. Observed food debris in drains near the prep sinks. More frequent cleaning needed.

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Jun 25, 2019 A 96 · 7 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at the hand sink in the back. CDI-Soap was provided.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed product in the flip top cooler holding above 41F. A VERIFICATION VISIT WILL BE MADE WITHIN 10 DAYS TO ENSURE THE UNIT IS HOLDING FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW. Observed chicken wings stored in the white tall reach in cooler above 41F. There is a sign on the door stating that the unit is out of order. CDI-The wings were moved to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed bowls with no handles stored in the dry storage product. CDI-The two bowls were removed.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed white shelves in the flip top cooler beginning to rust. Have replaced. DO NOT PAINT. Observed a damaged lid to the white freezer. Needs repair or replacing.
#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 cleaning needed to the shelves in the walk in cooler and to the prep coolers. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaks coming from the plumbing under the 3-compartment sink. Have repaired.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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 a water damaged ceiling tile. Have replaced.

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Feb 26, 2019 A 95.5 · 4 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 41F. -P Observed rice cooling under no temperature controls or monitoring in the prep area with temperatures ranging from 120-140F. Item had been prepared at opening, 1130 am, and was left to cool in the prep area. Observed chicken cooling in a reach in cooler at 130F, in a tightly packed container. EHS had PIC place the rice product in a spread out container in the walk in cooler unit(proper rate observed before end of inspection), and chicken products were reheated to 165F, and then placed on a TPHC procedure instead of cooling. Cooling process must be monitored and done with approved procedures.
#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 fried chicken products in the prep area at 115F, PIC stated that the items are cooked and then are placed in and out of a nearby cooler unit during rush times, neither truly cooling nor hot holding, as PIC stated he only makes enough to last approx 30min at a time. EHS suggested and outlined a TPHC procedure, which PIC agreed would be a better process for his facility. Product was reheated and placed on 4 hour hold time TPHC.
#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 rice cooling in the prep area under no monitoring, stirring, refrigeration or active cooling process. Item was moved to the WIC at EHS behest. Facility must place items under an active cooling process once items reach 135F, and monitor items to ensure that the 2 hour time parameter from 135F to 70F is met, and the 4 hour time from 70F to 41F. Proper time/temp rate was met through EHS intervention.
#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 prep sink splash guard and walk in cooler shelving both with accumulated food residue present and in need of cleaning.

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Aug 7, 2018 A 95.5 · 5 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Repeat violation 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P - Observed a sanitizer bottle at 0 ppm. CDI - bottle was remade at 50 ppm. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf - Observed pink and black build up in the ice machine. CDI - employee started to clean during the inspection.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
Repeat violation 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed several flies in the kitchen.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
General comment 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed a split gasket on the walk in cooler and the right door of the flip top cooler. Replace gaskets.
#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. - Observed cleaning needed on and in equipment on the cook line and on the walk in cooler shelves.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
General comment 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed trash and clutter around the dumpster causing an abundance of flies. Clean dumpster area.

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Jun 12, 2018 A 90.5 · 12 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -P Observed employee changing gloves from handling raw chicken and begin to don clean gloves without washing hands. CDI-employee stopped and hands washed.
#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 improper storage order of raw proteins over sauces. Also observed cooked pork contaminated with raw chicken in flip top cooler. CDI-items re-arranged to proper storage order and pork voluntarily discarded.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed prep surfaces and clean utensils being contaminated by employees handling raw chicken. Ensure care is taken by employees to prevent contamination of prep surfaces, utensils and surfaces of containers while preparing raw animal proteins. CDI-items taken to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Prep table and sink washed, rinsed and sanitized. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer in bottle at 0ppm chlorine. CDI-remade to proper concentration.
#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 rice holding out of temperature and below 135F. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed a large amount of raw chicken marinating in both prep sinks above 45F. Observed large amount of cabbage being prepped for eggrolls above 45F. PIC stated both items had been out of temperature around 30 minutes. CDI-both chicken and cabbage placed into walk in cooler to cool rapidly. Prep items a small amount at a time. Observed cut cabbage on prep line out of refrigeration above 45F. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
#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 Observed sanitizer bottle with faded label. CDI-relabeled. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed paint and other chemicals stored beside dry goods. CDI-relocated to proper storage.
#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 unlabeled seasonings and sauces.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed large amount of flies in kitchen. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed gap in back door that may allow pest entry.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet rags stored on counters throughout.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice scoop stored with handle in ice.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −2
Repeat violation
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 bowl inside of rice cooker chipping away and not easily cleanable. Replace by next inspection. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board heavily scored and stained.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
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. Cleaning needed on floors, walls, and ceilings throughout facility. REPEAT.

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Feb 20, 2018 A 94 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed a number of dishes stored as clean that had greasy residue and food debris on them. CDI- Dishes re-cleaned. Be sure to visually inspect dishes for cleanliness before storing as clean.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed two circular cuting boards in poor condition, need replacing. CDI- PIC removed them from service. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a few tubs and lids that were cracked or broken, needing replacing. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed main prep cooler with condensation build up inside. Needs repair ASAP. (repeat)
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
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 walls needing better cleaning particularly next to stand up fridge and behind soup steam table.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
4-202.18 Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters - C Hood filters need cleaning of significant grease build up. GENERAL COMMENT: Investigated SR# 82289 during inspection.

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Nov 2, 2017 A 92 · 5 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed in house frozen chicken stored above in house frozen beef on speed rack in walk in freezer. CDI- Foods re-arranged by final cook temperature.
#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 outsides of a few pans and dishes with food residue stuck to them. Dirty items placed in dish sink for re-washing.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violationFollow-up verification required
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed presence of fruit flies around 3 comp sink and landing on dish shelf and outsides of dishes. Have problem corrected, facility given until 11/7/17 to have problem corrected as it has not been corrected since last inspection VR deadline.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed rice scoops being stored in room temperature water. CDI- Scoops replaced with clean scoops stored in clean dry containers.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed main prep cooler with a condensation build up problem, needs repair. Observed fryer basket in poor condition. CDI- PIC removed fryer basket. Observed a few racks in walk in cooler, a chemical storage rack across from kitchen handwash sink, and a couple metal shelves under prep tables that are rusted and badly peeling, needing repair or replacing. Prep sink needs refastening to wall.

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Oct 24, 2017 B 86.5 · 12 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed one open employee can drink stored on shelf of prep table. CDI- Drink removed.
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.15 Where to Wash - PF 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P Observed employee rinsing hands at 3 comp sink above raw shrimp in prep. Hands are only to be washed in designated handsinks using proper handwash procedure. Employee corrected, washed hands with soap, water, and towels at handsink. Shrimp further washed. 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P Observed employee using phone while cooking food at wok. Personal phones are sources of contamination that employees need to properly wash hands after handling. CDI- Employee corrected, properly washed hands.
#11 · Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed PIC place a piece of chicken that had been temperature abused over 6 hrs and was intending to dispose of, into a tub of freshly cooked sesame chicken, potentially contaminating the tub of sesame chicken. CDI- PIC disposed of tub of potentially contaminated chicken.
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored above shrimp and raw chicken stored above thawing beef in walk in cooler. CDI- Food properly arranged by final cook temperature. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed a few foods being stored un-covered in walk in cooler, egg rolls and fried chicken. CDI- Food covered.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed container of egg rolls at 60 degrees left out while waiting to be reheated, said to have been left out 30 minutes. CDI- Egg rolls moved to walk in cooler and observed at 45 degrees 1 hr later at end of inspection.
#21 · Proper date marking and 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 Observed 5 gallon bucket of house made TCS brown sauce with cooked whole onions inside made 5 days ago not date marked in walk in cooler. Observed cream cheese mix made 5 days ago in walk in. CDI- PIC date marked brown sauce and cream cheese.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed several spray bottles of un-known general cleaner mis-labled as "sanitizer". CDI- Bottles emptied, rinsed and filled with proper strength sanitizer.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
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 sesame chicken and egg rolls in food tubs cooling at room temperature with no cooling methods at 71 degrees for approx. 1 hr. CDI- Foods moved to walk in cooler to chill to 45 in then next 5 hrs.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Follow-up verification required
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed numerous fruit flies around 3 compartment sink, landing on clean dishes. Have area treated for flies ASAP.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Follow-up verification required
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Stand up cooler observed holding at 50, needs repair, will follow up that cooler is working, PIC was in process of disposing of TCS foods inside at start of inspection.
#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 gaskets on prep coolers, shelving of tables, outsides of food tubs, rolling rack mold build up and stationary rack build up in walk in cooler, all needing better significant cleaning.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
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. Several areas of walls need better cleaning on cook line. Ceiling of walk in cooler needs cleaning of dust build up. GENERAL COMMENT: Call 980-314-1643 to request a re-inspection

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Aug 14, 2017 A 93 · 7 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspection
3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed washed onions stored on walk in cooler shelf un-covered touching dirty fan unit, also washed onions were placed back into their receiving boxes used for un-washed produce. CDI- Onions re-washed, covered, and placed in clean container for proper storage. 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs. CDI- Eggs and chicken re-arranged by final cook temperature.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed chopped lettuce left out at room temp for an hour at 60 degrees and lettuce in make table at 60 degrees from same batch of lettuce that had been left out. CDI- Lettuce moved to walk in cooler to chill.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed small pan of thawed wontons in reach in cooler date marked for 8 days ago. CDI- Wontons voluntarily disposed of.
#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 none of the dry goods (sugar, msg, salt etc) labeled at wok station, and a large tub of flour not labeled.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed foor storage tub in walk in cooler badly cracked and damaged shoud not be in use. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed badly stained and damaged cutting boards. CDI- PIC disposed of cutting boards in poor condition.
#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. Need to clean outsides of food tubs and cooler gaskets.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
4-202.18 Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters - C Maintain hood filters to work properly. Observed several hood filters had been removed for cleaning, wok and cook areas operating with no hood filters.

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May 10, 2017 A 90.5 · 7 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violationFollow-up verification required
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw ground pork stored on speed rack above cooked chicken pieces. 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed crispy noodles stored on cardboard box top previously used for raw chicken. CDI- Noodles voluntarily disposed of by PIC.
#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 wings at 115 degrees cooked 2 hrs earlier cooling at room temp with no cooling methods in use. Wings will not cool to 70 degrees by 2 hr requirement. Wings re-fried to 180 then placed on flat pans in walk in cooler to ensure proper cooling time and temperature is met.
#21 · Proper date marking and 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 Observed foods thawed over 24 hrs ago, several thawed 4 days ago, that were not date marked with a date of thaw to track the 7 day shelf life for refrigerated foods at 41 or below. CDI- Foods properly date marked with date of thaw.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Repeat 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 deep tubs of wings and egg rolls cooling at room temperature without cooling methods and deep and tightly covered egg rolls in walk in cooler actively cooling. CDI- Wings re-cooked for proper cooling, egg rolls moved to flat pans and placed in walk in cooler to ensure proper cooling.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment and utensils in good repair. Observed racks in prep cooler rusted and peeling, needing replacing soon. Observed a couple broken tubs and tub lids in use. PIC disposed of broken tubs, need to replace badly cracked tub lids.
#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. Observed several shelves and outsides of tubs and handles on tubs needing cleaning.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
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 atmospheric vacuum breaker broken on outside can wash, need to replace or install an approved backflow prevention device on hose bib. Will follow up within 10 days that a backflow prevention device is installed.

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Feb 9, 2017 A 90 · 9 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −1
Repeat violation
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed open employee cup and an open soda can stored in kitchen. CDI- Drinks removed.
#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 chicken stored above cooked sweet and sour chicken on speed rack in kitchen. CDI- Foods moved to walk in cooler and stored by final cook temperature. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed number of foods not covered in walk in cooler including all egg rolls cooked days earlier. CDI- All foods properly covered with lids.
#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 a few dishes and pans stored as clean with food stuck to them, especially around handle indentions of food tubs. CDI- Dirty items placed in 3 comp sink for re-washing.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed various foods removed from cold holding, being left out at room temp for extended period of time awaiting reheating including: chicken wings and bowl of rice. CDI- Rice disposed of, wings placed in fridge unit.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Repeat 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 large number of foods being left out to cool at room temperature without cooling methods in use. Observed chicken wings and sweet and sour chicken stored in very deep tubs or pans to actively cool in walk in cooler. CDI- All foods moved to shallow vented pans and stored in walk in cooler to meet cooling requirements.
#33 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Repeat violation
3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed raw chicken strips and raw beef left out at room temperature to thaw. CDI- Workers placed thawing foods in walk in cooler.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Observed worker place flat pan for fried chicken on top of open trash can, CDI- worker stopped before placing chicken on pan, pan moved to 3 comp sink for cleaning, chicken placed on clean pan on prep table.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles may not be reused. Observed a couple no. 10 metal cans being re-used for different sauces. CDI- PIC disposed of cans.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed racks in prep cooler rusted and peeling, needing replacing soon.

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Oct 20, 2016 A 90 · 15 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site during inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee beverage stored uncovered above food products on prep surface. CDI beverage voluntarily discarded.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap provided at handsink in back prep area. CDI soap added.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed washed broccoli stored in delivery box. CDI broccoli placed in washable container.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine soiled. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dishes being sanitized in 3 compartment sink at <50ppm. CDI chlorine added to 3 compartment sink and tested at correct concentration.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed garlic-oil mixture, chicken, pork, egg rolls, rice and raw chicken holding above 45F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI items voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQURIED.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed one sanitizer spray bottle too strong. CDI diluted as required. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed several chemical containers not labeled. CDI containers labeled.
#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 chicken wings cooling out of temperature control. Observed noodles cooling tightly covered in bulk plastic containers in walk-in cooler. Noodles above 80F. CDI both items placed on sheet pans and in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
#33 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed egg rolls thawing out of temperature control. CDI egg rolls placed in walk-in cooler to properly thaw.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no thin probe thermometer available. VERIFICATIONR REQUIRED.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed several working containers of spices not labeled.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed nonfood contact surfaces in need of cleaning; shelves, gaskets, sides of wok, handles of equipment, etc.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Follow-up verification required
5-402.11 Prevent backflow between a sewage system and drains of equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed. -P Observed large hose connected to 3 compartment sink. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 floor tiles broken. REPEAT VIOLATION. Observed holes in FRP.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-204.11 Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention - C. Observed hood system above wok collecting heavy grease debris.

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Jun 22, 2016 A 93.5 · 11 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site during inspection.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored directly ready-to-eat sauces in reach-in cooler. CDI chicken relocated to walk-in cooler.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed several homemade sauces holding out of temperature control. Observed cooked broccoli out of temperature control. See temeprature chart for temperature observations. CDI items voluntarily discarded. Homemade sauces must be held under temperature control or provide product assessment.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed several homemade sauces not date marked. CDI items labeled.
#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 Observed bottle of degreaser not clearly labeled. CDI bottle labeled.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in kitchen.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2 buckets of soy sauce and boxes of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed sticker residue in direct contact with food contact surfaces on several stacked containers.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3 compartment sink leaking.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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 broken floor tiles throughout kitchen.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed light shields improperly sized/not properly sheilded lighting above 3 compartment sink and single service storage areas. 4-204.11 Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention - C. Observed ventilation hood system collecting heavy grease residue.

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Feb 19, 2016 A 93.5 · 11 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 is not a certified food protection manager.
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed an uncovered sheet pan of thawing raw chicken stored in close proximity to a box of bok choy. CDI by moving the chicken to designated chicken shelf.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and 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 Observed a few metal pans and bowls stored with a greasy film and/or food debris. CDI by removing and storing to soak in the dirty vat.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed cut cabbage stored in the prep cooler incorrectly at 47F. Observed general tsos sauce (TCS ingredients: cooked scallions and cooked garlic) stored on the chefs cart in room temperature at 63F. Observed cooked broccoli stored in room temperature at 98F. CDI by moving the cabbage to the cooler to properly cool down. Voluntary disposal of the general tsos sauce and cooked broccoli. PIC discussed leaving out the cooked ingredients to add to the sauce only per order for immediate service.
#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 no date label on the container of cream cheese prepared yesterday for use over 2-3 days.
#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. Label all working containers of spices and sauces at the chefs cart on the cook line.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed in use knives stored in between euipment. CDI by moving to a clean pan for storage.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed dried build up at the prep sinks and dried build up at the dirty drainboard of the 3 comp sink.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed the dumpster plug missing. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the dumpster door left open.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
Repeat violation
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed water damaged and stained ceiling tiles throughout.
#54 · Meets ventilation and 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 coats and hats stored on shelving with canned goods.

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Oct 19, 2015 A 94 · 13 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. Observed no certified food protection manager on site during inspection.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed utensils stored as clean with grease and food residue. CDI utensils taken to dish area to be washed. Observed grinder with food residue. CDI parts inside grinder taken to dish area.
#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 Observed degreaser stored in bottle labeled roundup. CDI bottle labeled.
#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 rice cooling in large pot at room temperature. CDI rice was placed on sheet pans and placed in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Observed chicken wings cooling large plastic containers. CDI chicken wings were placed on sheet pans in walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
#33 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed chicken and fish thawing at room temperature. CDI items were placed in walk-in cooler to thaw.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - C. Observed several dead cockroaches under equipment.
#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 soy sauce and oil stored on floor below cooking line. Observed barrier missing between vegetable and meat prep sink.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep table near 3 compartment. 4-901.12 Wiping Cloths, Air Drying Location - C. Observed wiping cloths air drying on dry good shelves. CDI cloths moved to 3 compartment sink area.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
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 facility using cut gallon container as scoop for rice. CDI scoop discarded. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted shelves in coolers and under tables. Observed ice machine nonfunctional. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several deeply scored cuttingboards.
#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 nonfood contact surfaces of equipment collecting food and grease residue; handles of equipment, shelves, ventilation hood system, etc.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed plumbing under 3 compartment sink leaking.
#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 stored open. 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs - C. Observed drain plug missing from dumpster.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
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 ceiling tiles with water damage.

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Jun 8, 2015 A 94 · 8 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation.-PF Observed no certified manager present while staff were beginning operations(getting clean towels out and washing dishes).
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P Observed employees begin work today and handle clean tongs and clean linen without washing hands first. Employees washed hands to correct.
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw fish stored above RTE sauces in the walk in cooler today- fish moved to the bottom shelf to correct. 3-302.11(A) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -P Observed lettuce that is washed and cut in the walk in cooler today stored uncovered- covered to correct.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed noodles stored in the make table at 49F today. Discarded to correct.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination - C Observed an open bag of sugar and an open bag of flour today - keep in a sealable container.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a broken rice lid today.
#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. Observed build up between cooking equipment today, on pipes behind cooking equipment.
#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 walls in restroom, clean floor at back prep table and clean food debris off of floor near the front handsink.

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Jan 5, 2015 A 90 · 11 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco - C Observed an employee eating on a prep table that had open onions on it at the same time. Onions moved to protect them. Designate an area for employees to eat.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed yellow gloves, trash and a scrub pad stored in the handsinks today. All items taken out of handsinks today to correct.
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
3-302.11(A) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -P Observed washed and peeled onions, cut lettuce, and raw beef in the walk in cooler today uncovered. These foods were not cooling and must be protected. VR in 10 days. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw chicken in the 1 door reach in cooler stored above cooked chicken. Raw chicken placed below all ready-to-eat foods to correct.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed fried chicken legs and fried chicken stored at >45F today. Fried chicken discarded today to correct. Fried chicken chilled down quickly to correct. These items cannot be left out during lunch or they will not maintain a safe temperature.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −3
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
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 eggrolls from thursday, sweet and sour chicken from yesterday, huge containers of eggrolls, noodles, fried chicken, cooked pork etc. not date marked today. These items must be dated with the make date. The pork must have cook date and thaw date on it due to the freezing process taking place. VR in 10 days.
#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 noodles and cooked shrimp cooling in a large portion, stacked on one another, in plastic containers, and tightly covered. Spread these products out more thinly and keep the lid cracked so that they can cool more quickly. Noodles and shrimp uncovered and spaced out in the walk in cooler today.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a container of uncovered raw beef stored on the walk in cooler floor today. Picked up by PIC to correct.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed knives and peeler stored in a soiled container today. Sent to be washed.
#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. Observed build up throughout the kitchen- ex. sides of equipment, walk in racks, salamander, bottoms of tables, equipment fans, dry good bins etc. Clean hood vent.
#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 floor under dry good rack, in walk in cooler, and behind fryers.
#54 · Meets ventilation and 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 an employee coat stored on ceran wrap today. Store employee items where they will not contaminate restaurant items. Coat moved today.

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Oct 3, 2014 A 91 · 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.-PfObserved a mop bucket in front of the back handsink and gloves stored in the sink itself. Bucket and gloves moved today to correct.
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -PObserved raw chicken stored over uncovered cooked chicken today in the white reach in cooler- cooked chicken put on the top shelf.Observed cooked chicken stored directly on top of a raw egg crate- chicken discarded.3-302.11(A) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -PObserved peeled onions and cut cilantro in the walk in with no cover today- ceran wrap placed on them for protection today.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −3
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. -PfObserved cooked eggrolls, cooked pork, and cooked chicken. All back dated today.Frozen pork will need three dates: cook date, freeze date, and thaw date.VR in 10 days to verify correction on 10/10.
#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 Observed a large sprayer of oven cleaner not labeled today- labeled during inspection to correct.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
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 multiple batches of chicken cooling at room temperature today. All placed on cooling pans and placed into the walk in cooler today to correct. Cannot cool at room temperture.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
.3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed a sugar scoop with the handle in the sugar and observed a rice scoop stored in the rice with no handle. Both corrected today.
#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 walk in cooler racks and hood vent. Clean the non food contact portions of the rice cookers.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Provide a drain plug in the cardboard dumpster.

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May 1, 2014 A 92 · 10 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Observed egg rolls, cut cabbage, washed onions, and cut carrots were uncovered in the WIC today- covered during inspection to correct.Keep food covered when in storage to protect it from contamination.3-302.11 Observed raw chicken stored over peeled onions, raw steak over veggies, and raw pork stored over tofu in the WIC. Raw shell eggs were stored over cabbage in make table today. All rearranged so that the raw animal meats were below all of the RTE foods to protect them from cross contamination.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
Observed knives being washed rinsed and sanitized but the sanitizer was at <10ppm. Maintain sanitizer at 50-100ppm. Remade today and knives resanitized to correct.4-501.114
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Observed eggrolls and cut cabbage in the WIC not date marked today. Observed egg rolls and fried chicken with the incorrect dates on them today(dates from an old batch was still on them with no new date sticker present). Date mark all TCS foods once they have been opened/made. All back dated today by PIC.3-501.17
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Observed onions stored on the floor in the back- store foods at least 6" off of the floor to protect it from contamination. PIC picked them up today to correct.3-305.11 Observed dented cans in the back stored with all other foods. Store these below all restaurant foods until they can be picked up for return. Cans moved to the bottom shelf today.6-404.11Observed employee food stored in the WIC and make table today over restaurant foods. Store employee foods below all restaurant food in a labeled container that says "employee food". All employee foods moved to the bottom shelf today.
#38 · Personal cleanliness
Observed an employee today with a bracelet on. Food service workers are limited to a single wedding band on their hands and wrists- no other rings, bracelets or watches allowed.2-303.11
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
Keep clean dishes stored on a clean surface. Observed knives stored in a soiled container today and a soiled drainboard that knives were placed on to airdry.4-903.11
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Power drill used to mix sauce is not approved. Must be NSF or ANSI approved for food use.4-205.10Resurface cutting board where it has dark grooves.4-501.12
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Clean WIC racks and between equipment.4-602.12
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Absorbent foam is exposed below the WIC door- repair this area so that it is easily cleanable and nonabsorbant.6-201.11
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
Provide a designated area for employee items such as coats and purses, where they will not contact restaurant food supplies or single use articles.Observed employee coat next to chop sticks and a purse stored in the egg roll container.6-305.11

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Nov 11, 2013 A 92.5 · 11 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using TobaccoObserved cigarette ashes in the back of the kitchen today near the back door. No smoking is allowed in this facility at any time. Discussed the seriousness of this with PIC.
#13 · Food separated and protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and SegregationKeep foods covered to protect them when they are in storage. Observed cut cabbage, eggrolls, scallions, cut peppers, cut onions, raw shrimp and cooked shrimp uncovered today- all covered during inspection.Keep foods protected by storing them by their final cook temps.- Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp today in the WIC. chicken moved to the bottom shelf during inspection. Observed raw shell eggs stored above a RTE sauce in the make table- eggs moved to lower shelf to correct.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date MarkingObserved large tubs of rice, cut lettuce, cut cabbage, egg rolls, ribs, cooked chicken, and spring rolls not date marked today. Date placed on all foods during inspection to correct.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Outer Openings, ProtectedObserved the back door propped open today and the screen door is not fully protected against entry- repair screen door.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the PremisesObserved onions stored on the floor today- keep food stored at least 6" off of the ground.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-903.11 (A), (B) and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-StoringKeep clean dishes stored on a clean surface. Observed cutting knives stored in a soiled container and the ice scoop was stored on a soiled surface- all sent to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized today.Observed clean dishes stored on a soiled drainboard as well.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and ClassificationIce cream freezer in the back is approved for storage of pre-packaged ice cream products only, not TCS foods as observed.4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-EquipmentDry good bin lids are broken and not easily cleanable- replace these.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact SurfacesClean dry good bins and their lids, clean between equipment, and clean wire rack next to make table.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Using Drain PlugsProvide a drainplug on the cardboard dumpster.5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and EnclosuresObserved trash stored around dumpster today- pick up debris to reduce pest attraction.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and RestrictionsClean the floor under equipment more frequently- grease and debris build up found today.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge ProhibitionClean the hood vent. Observed build up- grease and dust today on the length of the vents.

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Jul 22, 2013 A 92 · 11 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
PIC must have passed an ANSI approved, proctored food safety exam. Points will not be deducted until Jan. 2014.
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting.
Corrected during inspection
PIC must know that after an employee has been vomitting, had diahrea, been jaundauced, or has had a fever with a soar throat; then that employee must be symptom free for at least 24 hours or have a doctor's release to return to work. All employees must know the big five illnesses or know where to find them for reference. Chinese handout given today.
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 Cleaning ProcedureTurn off water with a papertowel rather than bare hands after washing hands. Demonstrated today.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and SegregationStore foods by final cook temperature, with all raw animal foods below all ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw eggs stored above cooked noodles today in the make table-rearranged so that the raw shell eggs were in a container on the bottom shelf.Store foods with a lid when they are not cooling- observed fried noodles uncovered today. 3-304.11 Food Contact with Equipment and UtensilsFood shall only contact clean multi-use utensils/pans or single-use articles(like a to-go box). Food cannot be stored in a single-use article that has been reused. Observed fried noodles stored in a cardboard produce box that was visibly soiled.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-FrequencyObserved build-up inside of the ice machine today- washed and sanitized during inspection. Clean and sanitize the ice chute and walls to machine more frequently.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold HoldingHold TCS foods cold at 45-41F or less. Observed lettuce stored at room temp. today-discarded. Observed eggrolls, tofu, noodles stored at >45F today. Do not leave these items out of temperature control during lunch rush- these foods must be kept cold at all times of storage(not cooling, not being prepped). Foods moved to WIC to chill quickly.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date MarkingObserved large quantities of fried chicken and egg rolls in the WIC today. Date mark these items and use them with in 4 days. Corrected through instruction.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
3-501.15 Cooling MethodsCool foods using any of the approved cooling techniques: in shallow/thin portions, metal pans, keep uncovered, stirring regularly, add ice, on ice, Walk-in-freezer, ice paddle etc. Observed rice cooling in a plastic tub, tightly covered, and in a deep and large portion. Rice was broken down into mulitple pans today and left uncovered in the walk-in-cooler. Observed wings that were still hot to the touch cooling in the white reach-in cooler today; they were covered, in a plastic container, and cooling in a very small fridge. Wings broken down into a smaller portion(3 pans instead of one) and placed into the walk-in-cooler uncovered to finish cooling.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
6-202.13 Insect Control Devices, Design and InstallationObserved a fly strip hanging over the dish/ prep area today. This is not an acceptable fly control measure and must not be stored over top food storage or areas where food is moved or handled. Use an alternative such as a fly light or fly fan that is approved.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −2
Corrected during inspection
Food must be protected from contamination. Observed bottled employee drinks stored inside the consumable ice machine today. Employee drinks must be stored where they cannot contaminate food, food contact surfaces, clean linens, or single-use articles. Ice machine emptied during inspection and washed and sanitized.3-303.11 Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-EquipmentChest freezer is broken and hard to clean.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHINA INN” or State ID 2060015763). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.