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NameHO HO CHERRY HOUSE
Address2001 E 7TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/27/2019
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
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No 2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF PIC with serv safe certification was not on site on beginning of inspection.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed raw chicken and cabbage mix not meeting cooling parameters; see temp chart. CDI - Both items uncovered to cool rapidly in walk in cool. EHS educated staff on correct cooling methods to meet time/temperature parameters.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cooked shrimp and cooked chicken cold overstacked in flip top cooler; top layer holding at 48F. Employee stated they were holding since yesterday. CDI - Top layer voluntarily discarded. Bottom layer holding at 41F and below. Observed roasted pork in flip top unit in plastic bag holding at 55F. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded. Observed roasted pork in front low reach in holding at 67F. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to cold holding violation due to walk in cooler on past inspection.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition No No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed several items throughout facility holding from previous day without date mark. CDI - Employee correctly date marked items.
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 Observed cabbage mix and raw chicken cooling in walk in cooler tightly covered with plastic wrap and densely packed in containers. CDI - Uncovered to cool rapidly in walk in cooler. REPEAT.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed chicken thawing in prep sink with running water at 85F.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed screen curtains propped open at back door.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed several dented cans co mingled with cans for use. CDI - Dented cans relocated to designated area.
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 bowl being used as scoop stored inside onions. Observed handle of metal scoop being stored inside sugar.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drinks and food stored in cold holding units above customer food.