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NameTAIPEI SOUTH
Address10106 JOHNSTON RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/21/2022
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
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed a team member contaminate their hand by turning the faucet off without a barrier and then continue to work on preparing foods.
9 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure 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 For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M Observed PIC touch ready to eat foods with bare hands after REHS informed PIC that food is 70F and isn’t cooling at a fast enough rate on the countertop. CDI- Food was discarded during the inspection.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Raw chicken stored above raw beef. No contamination observed. CDI- Food was reorganized according to final cook temperature..
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No 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 bus pans and pans with visible build up still attached from previous uses. CDI- These items were mvoed to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -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 cooked chicken wings under heat lamp under temperature threshold of 135F. Food was reheated during the inspection. Breaded chicken was reheated using the fryer during the inspection to a temperature of 202F.
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 breaded chicken out on countertop at 70F. CDI- Chicken was discarded during the inspection due to bare hand contact.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed chemicals placed in secondary containers without labels attached to identify contents. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer in a spray bottle well above 200 ppm. CDI- REHS educated and showed PIC how to mix sanitizer to the proper concentration.
33 0 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 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 . Chicken was cooling out on the countertop during the inspection. Chicken was at 70F. PIC should use effective means to cool foods down at a faster rate such as rapid cooling equipment, ice baths, or breaking foods down in to smaller portions. CDI- Food was discarded during the inspection.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working containers on a grill cart without labels attached specifying if the food was salt, sugar, or msg. CDI- Labeled during the inspection.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored on the ground inside of walk in freezer. CDI- Food was moved to shelving during the inspection.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee without beard restraint present.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed salt with handle making direct contact with salt and sugar inside of dry storage area. CDI- Handle removed during the inspection.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Wet stacking of plastic bus tubs and metal pans trays observed, Air dry after washing. 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed cloth drying during the inspection.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up on cooking equipment and shelving (walk in and dry storage by the line).
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 dust build up on JVAC vents, hood vents, and floor behind/between equipment.