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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 2/7/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed a sponge being stored in hand sink. CDI: PIC removed item. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed back hand sink without soap. CDI: PIC placed soap at hand sink.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT 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 on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed large bus tub of cut cabbage cooling at a rate of 0.02F/min in reach in cooler. PIC stated cabbage was cut around 12:30. CDI: PIC placed bus tub of cabbage in reach in freezer to cool.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed large cut of beef thawing on drain board of 3 compartment sink. CDI: PIC placed beef back in reach in freezer.
37 2 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No REPEAT 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 containers of sauces and spices on chefs cart without labels
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bucket of sauce being stored on the floor. CDI: PIC removed bucket from floor.
49 0 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 bottom of reach in freezer with buildup. Clean as needed.