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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 5/12/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on duty during inspection. Certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. REPEAT*** (1 pt) For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P Observed cabbage and fried tofu said to be on TPHC with no written procedures or time stamps. -CDI- EHS printed off TPHC form and PIC filled out the form for the necessary food items. REPEAT*** (3 pts)
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed raw whole ducks thawing in prep sink in still water. If food items are being thawed in water, the water shall be running and must be at least 70F or below. -CDI- PIC turned on the water. EHS recorded a temperature of the water at 69-70F. (0.5 pts)
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed large amounts of white build up on wire racks in the WIC. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts)
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed damaged floor tiles by the 3 compartment sink and dish machine. Repair damaged tiles. 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 heavy dust build up on the vent covers above the WIC. Also observed food residue on the walling throughout the facility. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)