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NameP F CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
Address6809 PHILLIPS PLACE CT
SUITE F
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/29/2015
Final Score @ Grade
86.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. - Repeat - One employee beverage stored on the line with rice cookers and single service containers. Employee food stored in low boy. CDI- Item moved.
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P - 0 pts - Observed one employee wash hands properly but recontaiminate hands with hand sink handles. To avoid recontamination use a barrier such as a paper towel. CDI- Corrected by PIC.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf -Repeat - Bowl stored in hand sink. CDI- PIC moved bowl.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods. CDI- PIC moved boxes. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P - Dry noodles and salt stored in dry storage uncovered. Observed employee dump corn starch used for crab into unused corn starch in bin. CDI- Products covered and corn starch discarded.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf - Repeat - Several plates and some containers observed visibly soiled. CDI- Items sent to be rewashed. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P - Quat sanitizer at bar sink read 0 ppm. CDI- Sanitizer read 200 ppm.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - 0 pts - Schezwan sauce and cooked scallions read 68F and 72F. Items placed on the line this morning. Items are considered PHF until proven otherwise. CDI- PIC completed TPHC forms and during inspection.
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 - Repeat - Food in sushi, salad, raw proteins, and raw vegetable make tops were reading 45-54F. Multiple items holding above 45F. Temporary: PIC states that i the units are not repaired for evening service they shall be placed in ice baths and maintained at 45F or below. Units shall be repaired before service tomorrow. Verification required.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 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 - Sushi rice was not labeled upon removal from rice cooker (temeprature control). CDI- Labeled after placed in pot.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. - 0pts - Observed food employee with a watch, another with ring with stones.
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - 0pts - Observed lettuce head being cut without being washed.
41 0 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. -0 pts - Observed scoop handles stored in contact with ingredients.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Repeat - Several pans stacked wet. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. - Containers storing utensils are soiled. Maintain containers that store multi use utensils clean.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Repeat - Observed three rice cookers with broken handles. Several cutting boards are worn, stained, and with deep cuts. Replace.// Replace any cracked or broken containers. // Shelving in dry storage area beginning to rust. Assess and repair/replace. // Make top unit holding food 45-54F. Maintenance arrived during inspection.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Repeat - Cleaning needed on shelving in protein walk in cooler, dry storage, and air drying racks. Cleaning needed on gaskets through out.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - 0pts - Leak at can wash faucet. Repair.
53 0.50 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. 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. Walls: Minor wall damage in small dry storage room near base board and wall. // Recaulking needed at hand sink near warewashing area. Floors: Re-grouting needed on floors throughout. // Cleaning needed on floors especially under grill line.