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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 3/10/2020
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 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 2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site during inspection. REPEAT.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw chicken stored over eggs. Observed raw chicken over soy sauce. CDI-Food employee changed storage order and put raw chicken on the bottom. REPEAT.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed noodles and cabbage in bottom of prep unit above 41F. Observed eggs at 48F, food employee said they were put in the unit last night. Peas & carrots were 43F on top of prep unit (come in frozen). Ambient air on bottom was 39F after a long period of time to cool, and top was 36F. CDI-PIC explained most items were prepped this morning (1-2hrs ago) All TCS items were taken to the freezer to cool. Unit not maintaining temperature. ITS given, VR REQUIRED 3/20/2020 EHS will return in 10days to ensure cold holding. Facility has 30days to fix cold holding issue.
21 0 Proper date marking and 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 Observed cabbage with no datemark. Food employee said it was made yesterday. Only item found with no datemark, facility has improved on date marking, de-escalation of points.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in kitchen area.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single use cups in a plastic sleeve but sleeve was down to far exposing the cup lip.
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 ice building up on heating strip in freezer. Handsink needs to be re-sealed. Prep unit by grill is not maintaining temperature.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 wall tile missing, the ceiling in the WIC needs to be re-sealed. 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 wall behind 3-comp sink in need of cleaning.