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NameCHIMA STEAKHOUSE
Address139 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/6/2024
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
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw ground beef for burgers stored over cold smoked salmon in walk in cooler. CDI: Burgers moved to bottom shelf. REPEAT VIOLATION For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed large amount of fruit flies present where pineapples are stored. PIC stated that pest control comes 2x per week to treat for fruit flies. Facility receives large amounts of pineapples and fruit flies appear to be coming in with the fruit. Monitor fruit for spoilage and wash all fruit prior to cutting. EHS suggests working with vendor to determine a way to reduce fruit fly presence from the source.
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. Observed some shelving in reach in cooler #4 and walk in cooler beginning to rust. Observed rusted walk in cooler door on walk in #2 and walk in #3. Observed broken door handle on reach in cooler #4. Observed right door of lowboy reach in cooler in second floor kitchen not closing all of the way. REPEAT VIOLATION
55 0.50 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. Observed missing base board near elevator at street level kitchen. Observed absorbent ceiling tile in basement level kitchen. Observed touch up paint needed at elevator door thresholds in kitchens. Observed tile damage to baseboard areas and some high traffic areas in first floor kitchen. REPEAT VIOLATION 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 ceiling tiles in first floor kitchen with grease build up in front of rotisserie oven. Observed dust build up on vents and adjacent ceiling tiles in kitchens. Ensure more frequent cleaning.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed burnt out light bulbs at the street level dish machine area. Replace bulbs. REPEAT VIOLATION