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NameCHIMA STEAKHOUSE
Address139 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/27/2021
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored on counter surfaces at 1st floor area, inside 2-door unit #11, one on shelf above meat prep in basement, and drinks stored on shelves on 2nd floor. CDI: all drinks removed and discarded.
8 0 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 paper towels missing from handsink in meat prep room in basement. CDI; paper towels were provided.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed inside meat cutting room pineapple stored in 2comp sink prep sink with raw meat skewers stored inside the other basin with visible meat debris build-up. Soiled wiping cloth with meat blood was stored in close proximity to pineapples. Discussion with PIC regarding cross contamination and preparing ready to eat foods first prior to raw meats. CDI: Meat skewers were removed and sink to be wash, rinsed, and sanitized thoroughly.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed soiled chopper stored with clean dishes in basement prep area. CDI: removed and will be discarded due to it being broken. 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P. Observed both chemical dishmachines at 1st floor area not sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at wait station on 2nd floor not sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine levels at 0ppm. Ecolab was notified and is on site servicing all dishmachines. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed quat sanitizer coming out of dispenser in basement area at 0ppm. CDI: Ecolab onsite repairing line and sanitizer is properly dispensing at correct concentration.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed inside WIC #3 turkey spread 43F; kale salad 43F; egg plant 42F; garbanzo beans 43F, cut cantaloupe 43F, etc. Door had been open during prep and was open when EHS arrived to do the inspection. Internal temperature reading 41F. Had staff keep door closed until temperature went down to 38F. Improvement noted on cold holding overall. Meat cooler on 1st floor observed working and with proper temperatures today.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed multiple packets of lamb rack thawing on counter at room temperature in meat cutting room. CDI: lamb moved to the WIC.
34 0 Thermometers provided and accurate No No No 4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed some thermometers missing from reach-ins in basement and 1st floor coolers.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed containers of seasonings/dry goods with no labels.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed drain/fruit flies on 1st floor at wait station and dish area. Notify pest control company for treatment.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed quat sanitizer in buckets at basement area at 50ppm. CDI: Ecolab repaired dispenser line and sanitizer coming out at proper concentration.
41 0 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 ice scoops stored directly on top of ice machine at basement area.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed floor grate drain has been removed in front of grill on 1st floor.