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NameTAIPEI EXPRESS
Address731 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/26/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 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 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P Observed cook line employee handle raw shrimp and then handle single use items for to-go orders and RTE foods without washing hands in between. CDI-Employee was educated and instructed to wash hands.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed items stored in and on top of handwashing sink in back prep area. CDI-PIC moved items.
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 TCS foods in walk-in cooler above 41F. Cooler went through defrost during service hours, allowing to the food to rise above 41F. During inspection, cooler ended defrost and ambient air inside unit was 37F. CDI- Some items moved to freezer to quickly cool back down and other items uncovered for ventilation for active cooling. Advised PIC to readjust defrost times for unit to be outside of operating hours.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed fried chicken in reach-in cooler with date of 9/11/22. PIC verified that this was same day food was cooked, cooled and frozen. Chicken was pulled to thaw this morning. Discussed with PIC about ensuring that there is thaw date on product to keep track of 7 day cold holding. CDI-Chicken was dated.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed dented cans on can storage rack. CDI-PIC removed dented cans and designated cardboard box for damaged ones.
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use to-go bowls and lids exposed. CDI-PIC flipped items on line to protect food contact surface.