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NameCHOPSTICKS CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address10039 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/29/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Utensils were being stored in hand washing sink basin at beginning of inspection. Do not store items in hand washing sinks. CDI - PIC removed items. 0 pts.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Meat processor blade and several knives stored as clean had visible food residue on them and needed to be cleaned. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-compartment sink to be washed. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Dry ingredients on chef's cart are not labeled (MSG, salt, sugar). REPEAT
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. PIC cooking wings was not wearing hair restraint. Food employees must wear a hair restraint, such as a hat or hair net. REPEAT
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Several wet wiping cloths observed on surfaces in the kitchen. Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when in between uses. 0 pts.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Employee observed cutting broccoli out of the shipping box without washing first. Fruits and vegetables must be washed thoroughly before use. 0 pts.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Rice paddle stored in room temperature water at beginning of inspection. In-use utensils may only be stored in water if the water is at least 135F. REPEAT
49 0 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. General cleaning necessary on shelves, sides of equipment, and interiors of coolers throughout. Clean nonfood contact surfaces more frequently. 0 pts.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Several employee personal items stored on prep table where employee was cutting broccoli. Store personal items separately from prep areas and food for restaurant.