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NamePEPERO KOREAN MARKET
Address10920 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/30/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed cooked bean sprouts and cooked spinach unlabeled in the WIC and cooked beef unlabeled in stand up RIC in kitchen of the facility. -CDI- PIC was able to establish prep dates of unlabeled food and proper date mark labels were added to the non date-marked foods. 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 .
33 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 seafood blend in the PT at 45F, PIC stated that seafood blend would cool in PT, food did not change temperature after 15 mins. Observed beef bulgogi in Standup RIC at 47F with lid tightly fastened in the process of cooling. -CDI- Both beef and seafood blend were moved into stand up RIF to cool. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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 unlabeled containers of oil by grill in the kitchen along with unlabeled dry spice blends. Ensure all working food containers are labeled in facility. -CDI- PIC labeled unlabeled foods.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple small flies present in the facility. Must increase pest control thoroughness and frequency. -REPEAT-
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 Non-food contact surface of deli slicer with food debris present as well as food debris present on the external portions of stove tops and prep surfaces. Increase cleaning thoroughness and frequency throughout the facility.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed cracking and pitted floors present near the cutting blade in the kitchen. Floors must be maintained as smooth and easily cleanable.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food stored in the standup RIC and in the lowboy near the cook line stored above patron food. Observed water bottle present on prep surfaces. Maintain designated areas for employee food and drink in the facility.