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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 11/20/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed a sanitizer bucket of bleach reading at 50 ppm. CDI: PIC disposed sanitizer and filled bucket with properly concentrated sanitizer, and tested at 200 ppm. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
23 1.50 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 Observed several TCS food items that were prepared yesterday and not date marked. CDI: PIC created date labels for TCS items. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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 pasta. Observed multiple working containers of seasonings, salts, and sauces near the make line unlabeled. Label all working bottles and containers.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a scoop handle to dispense rice fully submerged in the food item inside of the container. All other scoop handles for non-TCS food items were above the food. CDI: PIC removed scoop from the rice bin.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a couple metal mixing bowls stacked wet and stored in the clean dish rack. CDI: PIC separated bowls to allow proper air-drying.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 handles of cold holding units, sides of cooking equipment and cold holding units, and gaskets soiled with food debris and residue. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT VIOLATION.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed detached door leaning on the freezer right outside kitchen. Same door was mentioned on previous inspection report to be removed. Remove door from facility. REPEAT VIOLATION. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed broken floor tiles near the back entrance, in the dish room. Repair tiles so they are easily cleanable.