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NamePF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
Address10325 PERIMETER PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/14/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsDiscussed Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) with PIC, Jeff. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. -Pf Observed pitcher stored in hand sink near dish machine. CDI: PIC removed. Observed ice cream scoop stored in hand sink near waitress station. CDI: PIC removed.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed insert pans, slicer blades, rice strainer, plastic plates, and black sauce pitchers throughout kitchen stored as clean soiled with food waste. CDI: PIC sent to items to be W/R/S. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black buildup inside ice bins at both waitress stations.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cabbage and tofu in reach-in portion of drama station being held above 41F. Ambient temp of unit 44F. Product held in unit overnight. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded product, placed TCS foods in top portion of unit on TPHC, and placed work order to have unit adjusted. REPEAT VIOLATION.
28 0 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 lighter stored on prep table. CDI: Education provided and lighter moved to approved location.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes 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 tuna being thawed in sealed packaging. CDI: Education provided and product removed from packaging.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a few insert pans wet stacked in prep area. REPEAT VIOLATION.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed light out in reach-in portion of sushi/pantry make table. Observed external thermometer broken on meat/drama make table.
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 low grout in dish area and on main cook line. PIC stated work order placed.