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NameLOTUS CUISINE II
Address4100 CARMEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/30/2017
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
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes Yes No 6 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P- Repeat- Observed employee turn handsink off without a towel. This caused for the hands to be recontaminated. CDI- The employee was told the correct way to wash hands and turn off the handsink. 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P - Observed handwashing occurring in less than 5-10 seconds. Ensure hand washing follows procedures at all times.
14 0 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 - 0pts - Observed thermometer soiled. Ensure that it is cleaned as needed. CDI - Cleaned.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected - C - 0pts - Observed screen on back door with holes. Replace door so that entry of flies and pest is prevented.
41 0.50 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 two scoops stored in direct contact of food.
45 2 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. -Repeat 2pt - Thin ply board cut wood used as a splash guard for hand sink and prep sink. Item replaced with same material and should be replace with a stainless steal splash guard. /Split gasket on the reach in units and beverage upright refrigerator, and lower portions of prep tables and shelving throughout the establishment is rusted and/or oxidized. / Replace any cracked or broken containers. Observed multiple containers that are not in good condition and must be replaced (green wire containers and bins). // Observed cardboard boxes being used as containers in walk in freezer. Discontinue
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 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. 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. 0 pts - Observed ceiling tiles with leak stains. Observed some ceiling tiles that may not be made of easily cleanable material.
54 1 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C - Repeat - Lighting in the walk in cooler is low. Lighting shall be at least 10 foot candles. Must use flashlight to see in walk in cooler. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Maintain cell phones and keys off prep tables and in an area designated for employee storage.