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NameCHIMA STEAKHOUSE
Address139 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/28/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee beverages on and above food contact surfaces on basement, 1st, and 2nd floor. CDI: drinks were discarded.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed paper towels missing from one handsink in meat cutting room. CDI: paper towels provided. Improvement noted. Paper towels only missing from one sink.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black and pink build-up on both ice machine deflector on basement floor. Improvement noted. All dish machines in facility were working and sanitizing properly on this inspection.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in dry storage room next to bin of red onions, 1st floor by both dishmachine areas, and 2nd floor dishmachine area. Contact Ecolab for service.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving inside meat WIC and inside low boy cooler on 1st floor in front of grill. Improvement noted; cutting boards have been replaced.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed cleanind needed on shelving inside produce walk-in, meat walk-in, and basement hood filters to remove grease and build-up.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed low grout areas on floors on basement, 1st, and second floor. 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 wall with heavy build-up on 1st floor by dishmachine pre wash station.