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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 5/17/2018
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw tuna stored above cooked, ready to eat crab mix. CDI, items re-organized. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed ready to eat TCS food not covered at under counter. CDI, item covered.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes Yes 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed utensils such as mixer, and mixer head with food residue, stored as cleaned. CDI, items moved to dish area to be cleaned. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with significant dark build up. **Risk Control Plan
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 several items at main cook line prep cooler not holding temperature below 45F. PIC stated items were placed in prep units 1 hour prior to inspection. CDI, items were placed on time for the remainder of the 3 hours. Repeat **Risk Control Plan
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 Observed items on TPHC, such as lettuce, not marked with beginning and end times. CDI, items labeled.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 cooling of rolls, and lettuce cooling in covered large containers. CDI, items vented. Observed pasta cooling in prep cooler. Ensure adequate cooling equipment is used to cool. CDI, item moved to walk in.
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 squeeze bottles without identifying label.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bags of ice stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Iced moved off of the floor.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths not fully submerged in sanitizer.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking. Observed food employee towel drying plates.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep cooler units at main cook line not able to maintain TCS foods at 45F or below.
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. Observed equipment in need of cleaning, such as storage racks, and storage counters. Repeat
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 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 establishment kitchen in need of cleaning. Specially under and around fixed equipment, and in walk in cooler and freezer.