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NameTOPS CHINA
Address2127 BEATTIES FORD RD
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/12/2020
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf-Observed raw chicken stored above cook pork in the walk in cooler. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging.-Observed raw chicken and general tsu chicken in the walk in freezer left uncovered. Also egg rolls and chicken was left uncovered in the walk in cooler.CDI-PIC covered items and seperated the raw chicken from cooked pork.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P-Observed chicken, pork, beef, and noodles all above 41F in the flip top cooler.CDI-Items moved to different cooler.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No 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 whole pork stored in bins in the walk in cooler, cooling at a slow rate.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No 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 boxes of chicken and pork stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer.
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 plastic bowls being used to scoop rice, flour, and sugar.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.-Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the drying rack.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.-Observed the flip top refrigerator with a ambient of 45F during the time of inspection.VR- Will come back in 10 days to verify its fix.PIC adjusted thermostat but ambient still read 42F. Observed rusted shelving in the walk in cooler and freezer and discoloration and cracked plastic bins holding food.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.-Cleaning is needed along the storage racks throughtout the facility. Observed sticky residue on the handles of the bottom reach in cooler and in between the gaskets.
48 0 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf-The water pressure was low at the handwashing sink. PIC adjusted the pressure -CDI
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 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 food build up and discoloration along the walls and baseboards in the kitchen. Cleaning is needed underneath all equipment, storage racks and 3 compartment sink.