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NamePEPERO KOREAN MARKET
Address10920 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/10/2022
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
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No Yes Yes 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed new employees not trained on foodborne illness reporting requirements. VR no later than 02/18/2022 to ensure new food employees have been trained on the Big 6 and training record or other evidence of training available for review. REPEAT -1-
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written procedure in-house today for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup. CDI - EHS gave PIC printed copy of example plan today during inspection and sent another copy via email. Ensure written procedure available at all times. REPEAT -.5-
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handsink in kitchen at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC placed pack of paper towels at handsink. EHS reminded PIC that handsinks shall be supplied at all times. -1-
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 For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed cut cabbage, cooked pork, cooked beef and other TCS foods in RI cooler from previous day. CDI - PIC date marked these items and EHS reminded PIC of which foods require date marking in the RI and prep coolers. -1.5-
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No No Yes 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed cooked fish cakes stored on prep table on TPHC through lunch service without temperature control. VR no later than 02/18/2022 to ensure facility has and is following written procedure for TPHC. EHS educated PIC about use of provided TPHC form today. -1.5-
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed butane canisters stored directly above cooked rice hot holding in rice warmer. CDI - PIC moved butane to low shelf in chem storage and PIC educated PIC about the risk of cross contamination between chemicals and food. -1-
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP mackerel thawing in packaging in RI. EHS educated PIC about the requirement to cut open packages if thawing under refrigeration is the method used for ROP fish. -0-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed front and rear door propped open at beginning of inspection. Keep doors closed to prevent entry of vectors. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed buildup inside water at room temperature used to store cooking and serving utensils. Change water often enough to prevent buildup inside water and keep water hot if not able to keep container under running water. -0-
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No No 5-403.12 Ensure rainwater and other liquid waste lead to disposal point. Observed standing rainwater to the immediate left of dumpster area near old lift station that was in service when facility had a functioning sump and septic tank. Facility is now on municipal sewer per Charlotte Water. PIC states standing water usually soaks in the ground within 2-3 days. EHS reminded PIC that standing water attracts mosquitos. Correct this issue so rainwater drains. -0-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open doors on dumpster. Keep doors closed when dumpster not being used. -0-