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NameTHIEN PHU
Address3023 CENTRAL AV
UNIT E
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/23/2021
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site. REPEAT VIOLATION
14 1.50 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 slicer and dicer that were stored as clean with heavy food debris and accumulation. CDI: Items were properly washed rinsed and sanitized.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed cooked onions and cooked onions with oil still above 70F stored on the counter after 3 hours from cooking. CDI: Product voluntarily discarded. EHS discussed proper cooling parameters with PIC.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed 5 gallon buckets of paint/chemical stored over single use items in hallway near men’s restroom. CDI: Items relocated.
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 cooked onions and cooked onions in oil stored cooling out on the counter. CDI: Items voluntarily discarded. EHS discussed cooling methods with PIC today regarding the need for any cooked vegetable items to be stored in the refrigerator for cooling and to be monitored.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed containers of unlabeled oil and some containers with dried granulars that have faded labels. Ensure labels are remarked often to know what product is.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed 2 live cockroaches crawling from the prep sink. PIC stated that she has monthly pest control and the person was on site 9/15. EHS advised that the pest control company must be called immediately to provide treatment. EHS noticed several areas where pest harborage is occurring due to unused items and storage of their items due to limited menu at the moment. EHS advised that PIC needs to provide adequate storage of all items to prevent harborage and allow for detailed cleaning.
37 0 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 employee food stored directly over and commingled with personal food items throughout facility. CDI: Items reorganized. Observed cases of beer stored directly on the floor in drink storage area.
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 split gasket on reach in cooler doors. REPEAT VIOLATION 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household toaster oven. PIC that they used to use it sometimes for toasting the Banh Mi sandwiches. EHS advised that household equipment must not be used for customer food. Unit needs to be removed or separated from cooking area where staff items are and labeled as such.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed bleach test strips that expired in 2004. Product was not accurately measuring bleach concentration for sanitizer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
47 0 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. Observed interior of reach in cooler in need of cleaning, particularly around top of cooler near lights and vents. REPEAT VIOLATION Some improvement from previous inspection.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-203.13 Service Sink - C Observed mop sink is completely blocked by items that are stored or not in use due to minimal menu. PIC stated that she is dumping the mop water in the toilets in the bathroom. Ensure mop sink is accessible.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 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 build up on walls and floors throughout facility particularly under and around equipment. Ensure more frequent cleaning.