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NameYEUNG`S LOTUS EXPRESS
Address6801 NORTHLAKE MALL DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/21/2015
Final Score @ Grade
92 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 No No No 2-101.11 PIC shall be present during all hours of operation.-PF Observed no certified food protection manager on site during inspection. REPEAT VIOLATION.
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 employee beverage stored above sauces. CDI beverage was discarded.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink.-PF Observed employee spraying off hands in warewashing sink. CDI employee was instructed to properly wash hands in handwashing sink.
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -P Observed several buckets of sauces stored uncovered. CDI buckets were covered.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine collecting black and pink debris on inside portion of chute.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed cabbage in flip top cooler at 56F. CDI cabbage was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer bucket not labeled. CDI bucket labeled. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed chlorine based sanitizer greater than 200ppm. CDI sanitizer diluted.
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 pan of chicken cooling on speed rack at room temperature. CHicken was 108F. CDI chicken was placed in walkin cooler to rapidly cool.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 1 cuttingboards deeply scored. REPEAT VIOLATION. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gaskets on prep cooler. Observed rusted shelves in equipment throughout facility.
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 nonfood contact surfaces throughout facility collecting food residue; gaskets, shelves, equpipment handles, etc.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed faucet leaking at wok.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No .6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed broken tile at walk-in cooler. 6-502.12 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 floors and walls collecting food and grease residue under and around equipment and shelves. REPEAT VIOLATION.