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NameDRAGON BUFFET
Address8170 S TRYON ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/20/2022
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
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Employee reporting agreement doesn’t include nontyphoidal Salmonella. CDI-REHS educated and provided PIC with an updated employee reporting agreement to properly inform food employees.
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed sesame chicken and cheese wontons cooling in reach in cooler near grill, and two containers of cut honeydew melon cooling in reach in cooler near ice machine and not meeting cooling parameters. CDI-Items were moved to walk in cooler and plastic wrap was removed or vented for rapid cooling. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed shredded cheese and ranch in reach in cooler near ice machine out of cold holding temperature. Reach in coolers internal temperature was 60F and PIC stated that he notice this morning the temperature seemed high so they contacted technician. Shredded cheese and ranch was placed in walk in cooler to rapidly cool since it was removed from walk in cooler and into the reach in cooler an hour prior. -REPEAT VIOLATION- VR-A verification visit will be conducted within 3 days to see that TCS items in RIC maintains an internal temperature below 41F.
33 0.50 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed container of imitation krab cooling in walk in cooler, sesame chicken and cheese wontons cooling in reach in cooler near grill, and two containers of cut honeydew melon cooling in reach in cooler near ice machine all while covered in plastic wrap and over full. CDI-Items were relocated to walk in cooler and plastic was vented or removed for rapid cooling. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live roach on dish machine. CDI-PIC disposed of roach. Contact pest control service for removal of roaches.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed measuring scoops with handles submerged in rice and flour containers.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans and bowls being wet stacked at clean dish area.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed temperature of reach in cooler near ice machine at 60 F. Have someone come service unit.
55 1 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. -C Observed stained ceiling tiles in women’s bathroom. PIC stated there was a leak that had been repaired. Observed broken toilet seat in middle stall of women’s restroom. Observed several cracked floor tiles throughout facility. Repair floor tiles. Repair toilet seat. Clean or replace ceiling tiles. -REPEAT VIOLATION-