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NameKOREAN RESTAURANT
Address7323 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/13/2015
Final Score @ Grade
91 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 2-102.11 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC does not hold certification. Left website for Korean speaking instructors.
2 1.50 Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. Yes Yes No 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF PIC advised policy was removed from where it was posted when the wall was cleaned. She couldn't locate it. I left a spanish, korean and english copy and she posted during the inspection.
6 4 Hands clean and properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P Observed employees putting gloves on without first washing hands. Stopped and directed to handwash sink. They complied. 2-301.12 Follow approved hand cleaning Procedure - P Observed employee wash hands quickly with cool water. Wash for 10-15 seconds and rinse under warm water. Educated.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition No Yes Yes 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 soup in display case not marked. Observed cut cabbage, cooked spinach and radish in refrig not marked. Observed opened bag of hot dogs in small reachin not marked. Observed kimchi in cooler to the left of the line and in the SuperG Mart walkin cooler that wasn't labeled. Return visit required. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired. -P Observed large kimchi container in display case dated 2/6. PIC actually cuts cabbage the day before mixing kimchi. Date with day cabbage is cut. Also, you must count the first day you make so discard on this product should have been 2/12. Observed several kimchi containers (radish and traditional) in customer grab and go beyond 7 day mark. PIC removed from display and placed in personal cooler. REturn visit required. Discussed product testing (pH and Aw) and left information on what parameters we need.
23 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Two menu items are served with fried egg on top. This egg is undercooked (demonstration by PIC confirmed this - yolk never reached 145F). We added a consumer advisory to the menu board during the inspection.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No Yes 3-602.11 Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the common name of the food, ingredients in descending order, quantity of contents, name and place of business and major food allergens. -Pf Observed fish cake salad missing the microingredients for 'fish cake'. Advised to add these from the bag where the fish cake is supplied from. Unsure if additional allergens are not reported. Return visit required to ensure corrected.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 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 Kimchi containers with handles are not easily cleanable and not manufactured for use with food. Replace with approved containers.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed shelving in walkin cooler very soiled. Clean.