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NameCHINA EXPRESS II
Address3607 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD
SUITE 8
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/17/2016
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
1 0 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties Yes No No 2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Observed small child enter the kitchen during inspection. CDI- child was removed from the kitchen.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw chicken over cut napa and raw beef over cooked chicken in a reach in cooler. CDI- storage rearranged. 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in a reach in cooler. CDI- storage rearranged. 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed an employee place raw frozen chicken into a 3 compartment sink basin without cleaning and sanitizing the basin first. CDI by instruction.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed steamed broccoli and cut napa being stored at room temperature while above 45F. CDI- foods were relocated to cold holding units for cooling.
21 0 Proper date marking and 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 Observed wontons in a reach in cooler without a datemark. CDI- datemarks added.
31 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 Observed lo mein cooling at room temperature while below 135F and sliced chicken cooling in a large plastic tub while wrapped in a reach in cooler. CDI- lo mein was transferred to a reach in freezer, sliced chicken was transferred to a sheet pan and transferred to a reach in freezer.
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf The facility did not have an operational thin probe thermometer. VR within 10 days.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed the screen door located at the back of the kitchen with tears in the screen.
42 0 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 containers stored clean and stacked while wet.
47 0.50 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 accumulation on a shelving unit above the flip top cooler, on the outside of a white chest freezer, and debris accumulation on the back sides of reach in cooler door handles.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed debris accumulation on the wall near the back door of the kitchen and on the wall the left of the 3 compartment sink below the sink drain board.