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NameTAIPEI SOUTH
Address10106 JOHNSTON RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/9/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed food employee turn faucet off with bare hands after washing before proceeding to next task and handling clean single-service articles. Improvement made since previous inspection. Points not escalated today.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P - Observed food employee not sanitize cutting board after washing and rinsing at 3 compartment sink. CDI, equipment relocated to be rehashed and sanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed dumpling cooling in deep covered container in prep refrigerator at 52. 2nd cooling temperature at 1:33 was at 51 degrees F. Cooling calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters. CDI, dumplings relocated to walk in coolers on sheet pans with covers partially removed to rapidly cool. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed egg roll held out on shelf near prep line at 62 degrees F. CDI, egg roll package relocated to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 . '
33 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 dumpling cooling in deep covered container in prep refrigerator at 52. 2nd cooling temperature at 1:33 was at 51 degrees F. Cooling calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters. CDI, dumplings relocated to walk in coolers on sheet pans with covers partially removed to rapidly cool. Observed deep pan of chicken cooling in prep table. CDI, chicken relocated to shallow uncovered sheet pan in walk in cooler to rapidly cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No 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 ingredients. Observed some dry ingredients in container on prep cart not labeled by common name.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed rice utensil held in water at 71 degrees F.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed clean pans wet stacked.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf - Observed no chlorine test kit available. Vr required.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 shelving rack near prep line and shelving on walk in cooler accumulating dust and food debris as well as soil.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. ' Observed drain plugs missing from dumpster and dumpster doors left open.