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NameCHINA BOWL
Address3101 THE PLAZA
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/15/2018
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed an employee drink stored on the prep counter. CDI-The drink was removed. *Drinks are acceptable as long as they are covered and are stored away from facility product/equipment.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed cracked eggs stored above sauces in the flip top cooler. CDI-The eggs were placed onto the bottom shelf to prevent from possible cross contamination.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 shrimp cooling with a tightly covered plastic wrap. CDI-The wrappings were removed. REPEAT. *Ensure all product is fully cooled down to 41F or below before covering.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed chicken thawing on the prep counter. CDI-The chicken was placed into the reach in cooler. *Only thaw foods by using a reach in cooler, under running cold water (70F or below) or by immediately cooking it.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 a cup with no handle being stored in the sugar container. CDI-The cup was removed. REPEAT. *Only store scoops with handles in the food product. Ensure the handle is stored out of the food product.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two torn gaskets to the produce tall reach in cooler. Have replaced. 4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed facility using card board in the reach in coolers to store facility food product. CDI-The card board was removed from the cooler. Card board is not an easily cleanable and smooth piece of equipment.
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a leak at the plumbing of the 3-compartment sink and a leak at the faucet of the prep sink. Have repaired.
51 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed cleaning needed to the employee restroom. Have cleaned.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee cell phone on the counter where they were prepping spring rolls. CDI-The phone was moved.