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NameLOTUS CUISINE II
Address4100 CARMEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/9/2014
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 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on a food prep surface. CDI - Drink removed.
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No .3-202.15 Food packaging has be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Observed a very badly dent can on the dry goods shelf. CDI - Can moved to an isolated area and to be returned to vendor.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed a the following items being held with temps above 45F: pan of cooked rice, a container of fresh garlic in oil and tray of nappa cabbage. CDI Items moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed an unlabeled container (barbecue sauce) stored in the reach in cooler. Also observed unlabeled spices and oils stored at the grill area.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 measuring cup being used as a scoop and improperly stored in the food item.
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 some metal pans wet stacked.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No |6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed areas in kitchen in need of cleaning (walls, floors).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 damage and stained ceiling tiles.
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 an employee's food items stored improperly in the reach in cooler. CDI - Item moved.