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NameCHIN CHIN RESTAURANT
Address9856 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/11/2016
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 Yes No No 2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Observed small child in kitchen in food prep area at beginning of inspection. CDI - Small child removed from kitchen. -2-
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed both handsinks blocked at beginning of inspection. Front handsink had items in the basin. CDI - Access restored to both sinks and employees reminded to maintain access. -1-
18 3 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Observed food cool from 62 to 60F in 20 minutes. CDI - Food portion split into two containers and temp was after portions split. -3- REPEAT
22 0 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed time used for sweet and sour chicken without written procedure. CDI - Document sent to PIC today and add fried chicken wings in the front reach in to procedure. -0-
31 0 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 Observed fried chicken and lo mien noodles cooling in deep bins and in reach in and walk in with tight wrapping present. Items moved to walk in to cool.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed spices on rolling rack without labels out of the original packaging. Label these with the common name of the item. -0-
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed facility using bowl for dispensing sweet and sour chicken. CDI - Bowl removed and placed to the side for portion control. Use tongs to fill the bowl. -.5-
47 0.50 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 hood with grease buildup. Clean. -.5-
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in restroom. Replace these with cleanable tiles. -0-