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NameFORTUNE COOKIE III
Address7211 E INDEPENDENCE BV
SUITE 10
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/21/2019
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. -Pf Observed back handsink blocked by multiple large bins. CDI - Employee relocated bins to unblock handsink.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. CDI - Employee reorganized boxes to correct storage order.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures No 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 cooling in walk in cooler; no change in temperature within 30 minutes. CDI - Item was uncovered to cool rapidly under fans in walk in cooler.
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 raw chicken cooling from ambient temperatures with plastic tightly covering product in walk in cooler. CDI - Item uncovered and moved under fan in walk in to cool rapidly. Observed cooked chicken cooling at room temperature on counter when entering facility; chicken was recorded to be >135F so not yet starting the cooling time/temperature. Employee labeled chicken for 2:00 pm start time for cooling process. Chicken at 135F around 4 o'clock during inspection. CDI - Chicken immediately moved into walk in cooler and uncovered to cool rapidly. REPEAT.
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 door slightly open allowing pests to enter facility. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in kitchen area entering through back door. Ensure screen door is tightly closed at all times.
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 rusted shelving in flip top units. Repace/repair as necessary. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - C Observed cardboard being used on shelving. Cardboard is absorbent and not easily cleanable. Remove from food prep and storage areas.
47 0 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 shelves in walk in in need of cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency.
53 0 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. Observed shelf next to front handsink with damage making it no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 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 build up around soap dispenser at front handsink. Increase cleaning frequency.