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NameSHUN LEE PALACE
Address4340 COLWICK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/26/2022
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments*RIC has been repaired and observed to be properly functioning.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler. - CDI - PIC corrected storage order. 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. - REPEAT - Observed large container of chicken uncovered in reach-in freezer. Chicken observed at 33F and not actively cooling.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. - REPEAT - Observed container of cooked chicken and cooked shrimp stored in lowboy lacking a date mark. Per PIC, items were cooked the previous day. Observed container of cooked noodles stored in counter top unit dated 10/26, but per PIC, noodles were cooked yesterday and removed from walk-in cooler today. Observed container of cooked pork stored in counter top unit dated 10/26, but per PIC, pork was cooked two days ago, frozen the day it was cooked, pulled from the freezer to the walk-in cooler yesterday, and placed in the counter top unit today. Ensure items are dated the day they are cooked/prepared and not the day they are removed from the walk-in unit. Observed container of chicken cooling in reach-in freezer dated 10/24. - CDI - PIC properly dated all items. PIC removed old label from container of cooling chicken.
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 shrimp cooling from prep in deep covered container in walk-in cooler. Observed sliced lettuce wedges individually wrapped cooling in RIC. - CDI - PIC uncovered shrimp and moved container to walk-in freezer to continue cooling. PIC unwrapped lettuce wedges, placed on sheet trays, and moved products to WIC to continue cooling. 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. - Pf - Observed both walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer full and at capacity. Cooling violations and storage order violations observed during inspection. - CDI - Cooling and storage violations corrected during inspection. If future cooling and storage order violations occur due to walk-in units being at capacity, risk control plan may be implemented or permit action taken.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes 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 commercial containers of mayo and soy sauce stored directly on the floor in dry storage area. - CDI - PIC moved containers to shelving.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT - Observed damaged gasket in reach-in freezer. Repair or replace gasket.
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. Repair damaged ceiling. 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. - Observed food debris on walls and floors throughout facility. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent buildup and maintain clean.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. - REPEAT - Observed insufficient lighting in walk-in cooler. Light meter read below 10 foot candles in walk-in cooler. Increase lighting to provide at least 10 foot candles in walk-in cooler.