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NamePF CHANGS CHINA BISTRO
Address10325 PERIMETER PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/13/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

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 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap stocked at handsink near dish pit. CDI- soap provided.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed pan of raw chicken nested inside of pan of vegetables (edamame). Observed pan of raw Seabass stored directly above prepped Roma lettuce in reach in unit. CDI- raw products moved, EHS discussed proper storage order, no longer contamination concern after correction. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed several sheet trays of cooked spare ribs on cooling racks in walk in cooler with date label of September 5th. PIC stated this label is incorrect, old labels, able to discuss prep date with employees, found product was cooked and cooled 2 days prior. CDI- labels removed, correct labels added, EHS allowed PIC to backdate due to certainty of prep date. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 large containers of rock salt with no label.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 interior of middle prep reach in unit with significant water buildup, PIC stated she is aware of this issue and is in process of getting this fixed. Condensation leak is creating a lot of standing water inside of unit, but unit is maintaining temperature. Do not use this unit for storage of foods until fixed, food must be kept in clean/dry area.
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 vast majority of insert pans wet stacked in prep area. REPEAT VIOLATION.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed significant condensation leak inside prep unit, causing water buildup in base of unit. Observed external thermometer broken on meat/drama make table. REPEAT. Note: points left at 0, facility has repaired multiple broken pieces of equipment since last inspection.
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 general cleaning needed for gaskets throughout facility, specifically on low reach in units. Observed area of shelving in walk in cooler with buildup, in need of cleaning.
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. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed floor tile near dish pit that is cracked/damaged, water getting trapped between tiles, needs repair. Work order has been placed. REPEAT. Note: Points left at 0, facility is in process of getting fixed.