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NamePF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
Address10325 PERIMETER PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/26/2021
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at bar hand sink. CDI: PIC provided paper towels. REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 several plastic insert pans stored as clean soiled with sticker/sticker residue. CDI: PIC sent pans to be re-W/R/S. Observed lemon juicer in bar area heavily soiled with buildup and several fruit flies. CDI: PIC sent to be W/R/S. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed low QAC sanitizer at three compartment sink- 50ppm. CDI: PIC replaced container and primed- 300ppm. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with non-TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed inside of ice bins at soda machines soiled with black buildup in kitchen. Observed white fibers on front of catch plate inside ice machine. CDI: PIC W/R/S catch plate.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS foods in low boy being held above 41F. Facility does keep cold holding logs; however, logs for today had not been completed at the time of inspection. PIC voluntarily discarded product and placed work order. EHS will return within 10 days to verify unit repaired. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 freshly sliced tofu cooling in flip top portion of drama make table. CDI: Education provided and PIC placed product on ice for rapid cooling. Observed boiled potatoes cooling in 2-door refrigerator. CDI: PIC moved product to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. REPEAT VIOLATION. **Further points not assessed due to many improvements in cooling.
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 several fruit flies in bar area.
45 0 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 low boy unable to properly hold temperature. See violation #20 for more details. Observed standing water in bottom of drama prep unit. REPEAT VIOLATION. **Further points not assessed due to other violation present.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at pipe under hand sink in dish area. Observed cold water knob inoperable at hand sink in dish area- hot water 120+F(burns hands). PIC stated work order has been placed. Facility is to use hand sink at end of prep line until repaired.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed unsealed concrete/rock in large drain at dish area. EHS recommended sealing due to running water/waste causing eroding rock and standing water.