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NamePING PONG
Address5400 S MIAMI BLVD SUITE 132
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27703
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 7/1/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsThermometers were calibrated in ice water. Both the REHS and the facility thermometers were observed at 32F.
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) (Pf) An employee was observed emptying a container of chopped garlic into another container using bare hands to scrape the garlic out of the container. Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. CDI, the manager was made aware and counceled the employee.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Observed cooked eggrolls on the top shelf uncovered in the walk-in cooler (not cooling). Observed improper storage order in the reachin freezers with open packages of raw foods stored above ready to eat foods. When storing vertically in the cooler or freezer, store ready-to-eat foods above raw foods with the least required final cook temperature above foods with a higher required final cook temperature such as raw shrimp above raw chicken. CDI - PIC rearranged items in the freezers.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition No No Yes 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) There was no date marking observed in the facility. There were many cooked foods observed in the coolers and the PIC stated that the foods had been cooked the previous day. Date mark all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. A verification visit will be done on Tuesday July 5th. Date mark the foods.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) Wet wiping cloth bucket of bleach sanitizer and a bottle of bleach was not labeled. All chemicals shall be labeled with the common name. CDI - PIC labeled containers.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) There was a large, deep bowl of chicken observed on shelf near the cook station. The PIC stated that it had been cooked that morning and was cooling. 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. CDI, the PIC had an employee put the chicken in the walkin cooler.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Containers of soy sauce were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. All foods shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Store food at least 6 inches off of the floor on approved shelving or prep surfaces.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) An employee was observed serving food without a hair restraint. Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. use a hair restraint.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C) There was a wet rag observed on the counter top. Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) There were scored and stained cutting boards observed in the kitchen. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded. Clean, resurface or replace the cutting boards.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) REPEAT. Observed food debris accumulated along the gaskets in the work top coolers. / Thick debris on the fan cover and the racks in the walk-in cooler. / Food debris accumulating underneath the edge of the 3-compartment sink that connects to the prep tables. All nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned frequently and thoroughly. Clean all nonfood-contact surfaces frequently.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) The light in the storage room was out. The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles in walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas. Replace the light.