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NameTOPS CHINA
Address2127 BEATTIES FORD RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/1/2014
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. No papertowels provided in women's and men's restrooms. CDI- Operator was advised, papertowels replaced.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Two pans of cooked chicken stored under raw chicken in walk in cooler. CDI- storage corrected.
31 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 . Multiple food items being cooled at prep tables, tightly covered in glass cooler, and walk in cooler. CDI- Operator Xin Gao was advised that foods must not be left out at room temperature to cool nor tightly covered in cooling units. Operator was advised will return with in two weeks to check on implementation of cooling methods for food items, possible permit action if not corrected.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. All in use sauces, seasonings, and dry mixes at cook line/ wok stations and large containers of stored dry mixes in the back prep area not labeled. CDI- Operator labeled all.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected - C. Screened metal back door damaged/ gaps underneath. Repair damaged door/ provide door sweep.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. Long sheet pans being used to store cooked chicken lined with to-go menus. CDI- verbal correction; paper removed. Operator Xin Gao was advised that only liners that are food grade approved may be used to line items used to store food.
38 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. One employee preparing foods with no hair restraint on. CDI- Employee put on hat.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes Yes No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. 4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Metal single service containers at cook line not stored to prevent possible contamination. Exterior of large single service containers with dried gray residue on them. CDI- containers removed; operator was advised that soiled single service containers may not be used.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Rusted and corroding shelving throughout facility. Baskets used to store rolls are peeling. Replace all damaged shelving and containers. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. General use storage bins being used to store cooked foods in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. CDI- verbal correction; use only food contact approved containers.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean Yes No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Heavy build up of ice in upright reach freezer at cook line. Cleaning is needed.
51 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned Yes Yes No 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Toilets in both men's and women's restroom soiled. Men's and women's restroom in need of detail cleaning. Improvement noted from previous inspection.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Personal beverages and personal foods stored co-mingled with facility items in prep cooler and walk in cooler. CDI- storage corrected. General comment: 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C. Lighting out/ none provided on one side of 3 comp prep sink area. Lighting is required.