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NameSAIGON PALACE
Address5215 SOUTH BV
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/15/2015
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P Observed employee handling soiled dishes then clean dishes without washing hands prior. CDI employee was instructed to wash hands. 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P Observed employees wiping hands on soiled wiping cloths on their aprons. CDI cloths were removed.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed 2 peelers, knife and spoon stored as clean with food residue. CDI container of utensils was moved to dish area to be washed.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition No 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 Observed several items in walk-in cooler and prep cooler not labeled that required date marking. CDI items labeled during inspection.
31 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 Observed noodles cooling covered. CDI noodles uncovered.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed beef and chicken thawing at room temperature. CDI running water was placed on beef. Chicken was moved to walk-in cooler.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No 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 food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed spoon used for rice stored in 65F water.
42 0.50 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 employee towel drying clean dishes. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed buckets stored on floor thoroughout kitchen.
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 rusted shelves in walk-in cooler, prep cooler, dry storage area and under prep tables. 4-502.11 (C ) Maintain air thermometers in good repair and accurate. Observed broken thermometer in prep cooler. CDI thermometer replaced.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris collecting in gaskets and ledges of equipment.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trash can at either handsink.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelves of exposed wood in wait station. 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 several tiles cracked and damaged in kitchen.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored directly on customer items.