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NameLOTUS CHINESE CUISINE
Address3716 W W T HARRIS BV
STE E
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/26/2016
Final Score @ Grade
85 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Observed a child in kitchen during full service. CDI PIC had child sit in customer area.
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use No Yes No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed two employee beverages stored on prep surfaces. CDI beverage relocated to approved location.
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 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 chicken wings with bare hands. CDI by instruction.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed handsink blocked by cart, frier and mop bucket. CDI cart and mop bucket relocated to approved location.
13 3 Food separated and protected No Yes No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed washed broccoli stored in delivery box. Observed fried noodles stored directly in cardboard box. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed sauces and dry goods stored uncovered/unprotected. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQIURED.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed TCS foods in several areas of kitchen above 45F. See temperature chart for temperature observations. CDI items were either discarded, cooled in walk-in freezer rapidly or placed on ice baths. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No Yes 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 rice, noodles, chicken and cabbage being held using TPHC; no label or timer set per TPHC documentation to verify when products were removed from temperature control. CDI items voluntarily discarded.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No 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, shrimp and rice cooling out of temperature control. Observed rice and several containers of chicken cooling improperly in walk-in cooler. CDI all items placed on sheet pans to reduce density of products and placed in walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed dry goods on prep line at grill not labeled.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 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 directly in ice.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 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 grout deeply grooved in several areas of kitchen. Observed ceiling tile missing above ice machine. 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 floor heavily soiled under grill and friers.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 4-204.11 Ventilation Hood Systems, Drip Prevention - C Observed hood system above wok areas heavily soiled.