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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 12/30/2020
Final Score @ Grade
94 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 Yes No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager in facility at time of inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed white catch plate inside ice machine soiled with black and pink buildup.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed various TCS foods being held above 41F in walk-in cooler(WIC). Products have various prep dates. PIC stated new WIC is being delivered after Jan. 01. PIC contacted repairman during inspection. WIC missing weather stripping on door causing loss of cold air & condenser unit to freeze over. WIC used heavily throughout day. Ambient air thermometer on WIC read 44F. Food employee adjusted unit & EHS thermometer inside read 36F & ambient air thermometer read 37F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded cooked TCS products & cut cabbage. PIC relocated raw meats to step-in freezer. EHS will return within 10 days to verify facility has replaced WIC unit. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed chicken thawing in plastic bus tub in standing water on prep sink drain board. Observed chicken thawing on prep counter on metal sheet pan. CDI: Education provided and food employee placed chicken in walk-in freezer and under cold running water.
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 back door cracked open upon arrival for inspection. PIC stated facility does not have pest control.
45 1 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 WIC holding TCS foods above 41F. WIC door missing weather stripping at bottom causing loss of cold air and condenser unit to freeze. WIC used heavily throughout day(staff going in and out alot). Ambient air thermometer on WIC read 44F. Food employee adjusted unit and EHS thermometer inside read 36F and ambient air thermometer read 37F. PIC stated new WIC is being delivered after Jan. 01. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed a few cutting boards with heavy scoring.
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. Observed fan cover and shelves inside WIC soiled with dust buildup and food waste. Observed various pieces of equipment throughout kitchen soiled with sticky residue and food waste. Observed shelves above 3-vat sink soiled with dark greasy film. Observed bucket for ice scoop soiled with food waste. Observed raw meat juice on tops of two bulk dry goods containers at prep sink. Observed grease drippings hanging from vent hood filters. REPEAT VIOLATION.