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NameCHIMA STEAKHOUSE
Address139 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/15/2016
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 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 No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P Observed food employee hand dispense walnuts on a cold salad while wearing gloves, clean up and then attempt to start a new task wearing the same gloves. CDI - PIC instructed handwashing. -2-
14 1.50 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 Observed food debris on four sets of tongs hanging over the prep sink in the downstairs kitchen and food present on the food contact surfaces of plates stored in the downstairs kitchen reach in. CDI - PIC sent these items to be cleaned in the dish room. Observed ice wand stored directly on soiled shelving in the walk in freezer. CDI - PIC cleaned these and wrapped them before placing back on the shelf. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer in both dishwashers in the dish rooms. CDI - PIC purged the feed lines and sanitizer was 100 ppm in both machines. -1.5-
23 1 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No Yes Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed no consumer advisory on the newly received lunch menus. Provide consumer advisory complete with the disclosure and reminder, as already present on the dinner menu. REPEAT -1- Verification required no later than 09/23/2016.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed chemicals at the lunch buffet in a cabinet without labels present. CDI - PIC labeled these. -0-
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-303.12 Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice - C Food shall not be in direct contact with undrained water or ice. Observed butter balls on the cold bar in direct contact with undrained ice. CDI - PIC placed butter in drain pan and placed ice on top to drain below. -0-
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one food employee wearing a bracelet at the beginning of the inspection. CDI - PIC instructed removal of bracelet. -0-
40 0 Washing fruits and vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed arugala without pre-washed information on the product not being washed in the facility. CDI - PIC instructed washing of produce that does not clearly stated pre-washed. -0-
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-904.13 Preset Tableware - C When using table presets, the tableware shall be either protected, taken away when customer is seated or cleaned and sanitized before use. Observed tables preset with tableware that is set and removed daily until used. Tableware needs to be protected using on e of the above methods. -0-
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gasket in the second floor holding unit and missing vent covers in all hoods. Repair the gasket and replace the vent covers when cleaning complete. -0-
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on shelving throughout. Clean. -0-