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NameTHAI TASTE MATTHEWS
Address131 MATTHEWS STATION ST
SUITE 1F
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/18/2019
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles. -P Observed employees not properly washing their hands after handling raw shrimp, and raw eggs. The employees continued to cook the product and handle plates and ready to eats food afterwards. CDI-Stopped both employees and instructed to wash hands.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a container of cabbage on the counter above 41F. CDI-The cabbage was moved to the reach in cooler since it had not been out more than 4 hours.
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 tofu cooling on the prep counter below 135F, and chicken cooling covered in plastic wrap in the walk in cooler. CDI-The plastic wrap was removed from the container of chicken and the tofu was moved to the reach in cooler to finish cooling. REPEAT.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed deep grooves in the cutting boards. They are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Have resurfaced or replaced.
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 cleaning needed to the shelves in the tall reach in cooler. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 dust buildup on the light fixtures in the ceiling. Have cleaned.