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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 11/17/2022
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsFood borne illness investigation conducted.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Ensure that drinks are stored in a manner that allows proper protection for foods being prepared. Observed drinks stored on prep station during the inspection. CDI- Drinks were discarded during the inspection by person in charge.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .Observed food contact surfaces such as pans and ice scoop catch with food debris and labels left attached from previous uses. Ensure that dishes are cleaned to sight and touch. CDI- Dishes were moved to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again. REHS plans to implement a risk control plan if repeat continues next inspection.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed cabbage, chicken, pad Thai noodles, tofu, tomatoes, and lettuce all above temperature threshold. Items in between 42-45F were moved to cool using approved methods. Items above 45F were discarded by person in charge.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed tightly stacked bagged pad Thai noodles cooling inside of walk in cooler with two containers stacked on top of each other. Recommend ice bath to cool noodles in a faster rate.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees without effective hair/beard restraints initially preparing foods.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed open ended trays stored by the wok station. Ensure that trays are protective from the possibility of environmental contamination from occurring. Person in charge inverted during the inspection.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-204.115 Warewashing machines shall be equipped with a thermometer to indicate the temperature of the water in the wash, rinse, and final rinse areas. -Pf No thermometer on site, VR