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NameCHIN CHIN RESTAURANT
Address9856 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/23/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed one (1) box raw Napa cabbage stored above soy sauce buckets within the WIC. Observed one (1) cabbage stem stored above recently cut cabbage in WIC. CDI - Food employee explained that cabbage stem was leftover from earlier cabbage preparation, and would no be used. Voluntarily disposed of food waste. Soy sauce buckets were moved from below unwashed cabbages. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed three (3) items requiring date marks (recently washed and cut cabbage and fried chicken wings in the WIC, uncovered to cool) and sweet and sour chicken chunks in the RIC. CDI - Effective date marks were affixed to TCS foods throughout the establishment. EHS discussed proper date marking with PIC and employees. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to considerable improvement noted in date marking from previous inspection.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed outer, metal door of restaurant propped open during inspection for extended period. Observed breaks and holes in fly screen and door sweep of interior insect door. Repair pest screen and/or keep exterior door closed so as to prevent insect entry. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed approximately three (3) flies over the course of the inspection.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) in use wiping cloth stored on front area prep table. CDI - PIC placed in use wiping cloths in readily available, properly concentrated sanitizer. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to noted improvement from previous inspections. 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed properly labeled, readily prepared bin of sanitizer stored directly on the ground. Wiping cloth was not yet placed within the grill side sanitizer bucket. CDI - Food employee raised sanitizer bucket by placing on upturned bucket lid. In future, elevate sanitizer buckets via risers or platforms.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed cornstarch stored in labeled, metal trash-style canister. Canister lid was observed with rusting handle. Replace canister with smooth, easily cleanable container. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed three (3) shelves in the dry storage area, used to hold spices and oils, made of exposed, untreated wood. Replace shelving or seal so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed urinal in public restroom with out of order urinal, stored clean with proper signage.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 staining at ceiling tile above dry storage area. Clean/replace ceiling tiles as needed.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed accumulation of dust above above fryers at ventilation hood. Clean with enough frequency to preclude dust, grease, and soil accumulation.