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NameCHIN CHIN RESTAURANT
Address9856 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/17/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -Pf Observed raw beef over raw shrimp and raw shrimp over RTE pork. CDI - Storage order reversed. -3- REPEAT
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed cut cabbage stored on the counter at 79F and cooked pork in the reach in placed in and out of the reach in and stored on prep table out of temperature control at 64F. CDI - Products voluntarily discarded. -1.5-
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only. -Pf Observed residential bug spray and tracking powder in the kitchen. CDI - Bug spray and tracking powder removed from facility and commercial products used. -0-
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 cooked chicken cooling at room temperature on the speed rack at 89F from one hour. CDI - PIC placed cooked chicken in walk in to cool. -0-
33 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed frozen chicken thaswing at room temperature. -0-
34 0.50 Thermometers provided and accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed thermometer in facility with dead battery. VR no later than 08/25/2017. -.5-
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing jade bracelet since childhood. Bracelet cannot be removed. REPEAT -0-
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 several food containers without handles in use for portioning food at the cook line or dispensing food from bulk containers. -.5-
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked metal bowls over the 3-comp sink. -0-
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 grease buildup on cooking equipment handles, door handles and buildup on the face of the microwave. REPEAT -1-
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-101.11 (A)(3) Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas - C Toilet room floors, walls and ceilings shall be nonabsorbent. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the bathroom. -.5- REPEAT
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Provide adequate lighting in all required areas. Observed low lighting under the hood system. -0-