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NameSHUN LEE PALACE
Address4340 COLWICK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/19/2021
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
7 3 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes Yes No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed employee handling and slicing whole heads of lettuce with their barehands. The lettuce was being prepared for salads. CDI-employee voluntarily discarded product. EHS explained to employee and PIC the importance of no barehand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Educated all on proper handwashing. REPEAT. If this violation continues, permit action may be warranted.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed the only kitchen area handwashing sink not supplied with paper towels. CDI-Employee placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Maintain paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed front area handwashing sink blocked by cart. Keep all handwashing sinks accessible at all times. CDI-Cart moved.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and pork in walk-in cooler. CDI-Items properly rearranged. REPEAT. 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw shelled eggs stored above cooked chicken in reach-in cooler. CDI-Items properly rearranged. REPEAT. EHS kept points at half due to slight improvement. EHS provided PIC will storage posters to assist educating staff.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a bag of cut lettuce, two containers of cream cheese, a box of cooked rice noodles, and two bags of cooked egg noodles stored in reach-in cooler at temperatures above 41F. The ambient temperature of the reach-in cooler was measured at 54F. PIC voluntarily discarded all products since they have been cold holding in unit since at least 07/18. Verification visit no later than 07/29 to confirm unit has been repaired or replaced. No TCS foods shall be stored in unit until repaired or replaced.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes 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 hibachi prep top unit holding fried chicken, egg rolls, sesame chicken, and sweet and sour chicken with date mark labels of 07/19. However, staff stated products were cooked and cooled on 07/18. CDI-EHS allowed PIC to backdate product and discussed the importance of providing accurate date mark labels.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 three in-use knives stored between prep unit and adjacent prep table. CDI-PIC removed items to dish machine for cleaning and sanitizing. EHS discussed proper storage of in-use utensils.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed two boxes of plastic forks stored directly on floor in front area.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food items stored along customer food items in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. EHS and PIC discussed designating an area in both coolers for employee items only. EHS advised PIC that food items need to be clearly separated from customer items.