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NameSHUN LEE PALACE
Address4340 COLWICK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/7/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. - Observed bins of raw broccoli stacked on top of each other with no coverings (broccoli touching bottom of bin stacked on top of it). Cover broccoli before stacking bins. - CDI - PIC discarded top portion of broccoli from each bin before bins were covered and re-stacked.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. - Observed raw chicken, cooked chicken wings, and raw shrimp holding above 41F in multiple units (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC moved items to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. - REPEAT - Observed raw beef cooling in walk in cooler tightly covered and stacked high in a large, deep container. Also observed a lidded deep bin of cooked sweet and sour chicken cooling in walk in freezer. - CDI - PIC separated both large containers into smaller containers with no coverings. Raw beef placed in walk in freezer to rapidly cool. - NOTE: If cooling methods violation occurs at next inspection, a risk control plan may be implemented.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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 multiple squeeze bottles not labeled with common name of food items. - CDI - PIC labeled all squeeze bottles.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. - Observed in-use utensils stored in hot water at a temperature of 127F. - CDI - PIC moved utensil container to warmer portion of grill and turned up grill temperature.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed multiple stacks of dishes stacked wet. Allow dishes to air dry before stacking.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. - Observed wooden utensil with spikes in dish area. Per PIC, utensil is used in process of cooking sweet and sour chicken. Wood cannot be used for food or nonfood contact surfaces because it is absorbent. Remove utensil from facility.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. - Waste bin in female restroom missing lid. Replace lid.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. - REPEAT - Observed damaged flooring and missing and damaged floor tiles throughout kitchen, especially the warewashing (3-compartment sink and dishmachine) areas. Repair flooring in the described areas. Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility. Water leaking from ceiling in dining area. Repair damaged ceiling.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. - Observed opened can of Coca Cola stored above cooked noodles in reach in cooler. Employee drinks should be in closed beverage containers. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded drink.