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NamePF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
Address10325 PERIMETER PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/1/2019
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 2 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed several employee drinks being stored on the prep lines. CDI-The drinks were removed. REPEAT.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed a container of imitation crab being stored in between containers of raw fish. CDI-The container of crab was moved to a different location.
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 buildup on several pans stored on the clean equipment rack, the orange lettuce spinners, and the meat grinder parts that are stored in the reach in freezer. CDI-All items were moved to the dish machine to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. More work on properly cleaning equipment is needed.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several items on the top line of the drama vegetable and pantry coolers holding product above 41F. Also observed the pantry cooler RI coming out of defrost mode and holding product between 48-50F. CDI-A maintenance order was placed for the unit and all of the food product was moved to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool. REPEAT. Points kept the same today. Manager explained they just had the unit repaired, and the timing for the defrost mode should not have turned on during lunch and needs adjusting.
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 lettuce cooling on the top line of the pantry cooler and in the salad prep drawers. The product was holding at about 49F and 47F respectively. CDI-The items were moved to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes 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 a box of beef stored on the ground in the walk in cooler. CDI-The box was placed onto the shelf.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed a container with no handles being stored directly in the flour container. CDI-The container was removed. Scoops with handles are acceptable to stored in the product as long as the handle is kept out of the product.
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 pans stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure equipment is fully air dried prior to stacking.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes Yes No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed two boxes of single service items being stored on the ground. CDI-The items were put onto shelving. REPEAT.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed to the inside of the wok reach in cooler. Have cleaned.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed a container of employee food stored in the pantry overflow cooler. CDI-The food was removed.