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NameRED GINGER
Address401 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/16/2022
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 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed the following priority item not under active managerial control: Cold holding and cooling. Please see corrective actions for cold holding below. CDI - Discussion with PIC on proper cooling and cold holding. A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety along with for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed certified food manager does not have their documents and unable to show proof. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event. Establishment does not have written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea events. CDI: educated and provided the PIC with website link and template plan was printed during inspection to be implemented.
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee drink on counter and over prep cooler and employee drink on prep table. CDI: drinks were relocated.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed sushi reach in cooler containing: shrimp, yellowtail, tuna, white tuna all over 41F. Unit temped 50F. Observed rice cooling from last night at 50F. CDI: these fish were prepped yesterday. PIC voluntarily discarded. Rice was voluntarily discarded.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 For more information on proper cooling procedures please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed 3 tubs of rice that had cooled improperly in large batches > 6 inches cooling from last night CDI: cooling methods were discussed. Rice was voluntarily discarded.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed boxes of single service chopsticks and to go containers stored directly on the floor. Elevate to prevent contamination.
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 gaskets on all refrigeration units, handles to all refrigeration units in need of cleaning.