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NameTOPS CHINA
Address2127 BEATTIES FORD RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/23/2017
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
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 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap in either customer restrooms. CDI- Soap provided.
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed egg rolls stored in peeling metal rack basket, some egg rolls directly touching the peeling enamel from basket. (repeat) Egg rolls touching basket disposed of, basket removed, egg rolls stored in food grade plastic containers. Observed dirty dial thermometer stored in baby corn on make table, thermometer had old food residue stuck to it and was submerged in well of corn. CDI- Baby corn disposed of, thermometer cleaned and sanitized.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes Yes 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed a number of dishes stored as clean with a greasy residue on outsides and several containers with food residue on them (Repeat). CDI- Dishes placed in 3 comp sink for re-washing. Due to multiple repeat violations will follow up that dishes are being properly cleaned. (If not corrected in 10 days, permit action to be taken)
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed foods overstacked in make table above chill line not able to stay cold including: chopped pork at 58, noodles at 47, bok choi at 58, and cabbage at 53. CDI- Items had been in make table approx. 1 hr were moved inside prep cooler. Observed garlic and oil mix left out at room temp approx. 1 hr, CDI- TCS garlic and oil mixture moved inside prep cooler.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Observed tub of fried chicken cooling with tight plastic wrap. CDI- Chicken properly vented to speed cooling.
37 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several open 5 gallon buckets of various types of foods stored on floor of walk in freezer. CDI- Workers moved buckets off of floor and covered them.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed no food workers wearing hats or hair restraints.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. 4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed a number of food tubs badly cracked or melted with heat damage. Instructed PIC to have them disposed of. Observed wire rack baskets used to store egg rolls with several areas of peeling enamel, these are not approved as food contact surfaces and should be replaced with approved food storage containers. 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Stand up freezer in kitchen in domestic, not NSF or equivalent.
47 0.50 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 outsides of many and various food contianers and food tubs with mold and or food build up on the outsides. Observed mold growth on sauce container lids stored in walk in cooler. Observed plubming pipes under 3 comp sink with significant build up needing cleaning. Observed walk in cooler racks needing cleaning. Observed shelves of prep tables throughout facility needing cleaning.
51 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No Yes No 6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors - C Restroom doors need self closing devices. 5-203.12 Toilets and Urinals - C Women's commode is cracked and commode seat is in poor condition. 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Women's commode needs cleaning and is badly stained.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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. Workers informed of a rain leak behind fryer hood vents that need repair. Observed ceiling dripping from rain leak or condensation near wall opening next to walk in freezer. Observed two damaged ceiling tiles needing replacing next to walk in freezer wall opening. 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. Walls and floors throughout need better cleaning. GENERAL COMMENT: Will follow up within 10 days to check un-resolved violations. Call 980-314-1643 to request a re-inspection