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NameCHIN GARDEN
Address4420 THE PLAZA
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/2/2020
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf-Observed dishes stored as clean with build up on them. CDI-Items moved to 3 comp sink to be wash, rinse, and sanitized.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P-Observed cut cabbage prepped at 12pm holding at 45F in the bottom reach in. CDI-Moved cabbage to walk in cooler uncovered. Observed pork ribs cooling at room temperature at 108F. CDI- PIC cut ribs in tiny portions and placed them in the walk in cooler.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P-Observed shrimp eggroll prepared the day before holding at 42F-43F in the bottom reach in of flip top cooler. CDI- Placed in walk in uncovered to cool
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P-Observed general tsu chicken with a date mark of 12/25 in the bottom reach in of flip top. CDI- PIC DISCARDED THE PRODUCT.
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 ribs (108F) cooling at room temperature during the time of inspection. PIC states they been out for 10mins, however did not use proper cooling methods. CDI-Educated and instructed PIC to place ribs on sheet pan in the walk in cooler.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.-Observed several wet cloths stored on the prep table.
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 bowls stacked wet above the meat prep sink.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.-P-Observed a bowl holding plastic spoons and forks with build up inside.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.-Observed torn gaskets inside the bottom reach in of the flip tops.Replace. -Observed salt, corn starch, and flour stored in non approved bins. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- Cleaning is needed underneath and above all equipment.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.- Observed alot unnecessary items throughout the kitchen. Removed personal items.
54 1 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.-Observed employee cell phone stored on top of the flip tops and dry storage shelf. Also observed employee personal food items stored in the walk in cooler co-mingled with the restaurant food on various storage shelves. CDI-PIC moved personal food items.