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NameKOREAN RESTAURANT
Address7323 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/28/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 1 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility with vomit/diarrhea template but not full plan. CDI sent plan with step by step instructions. Repeat.
9 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P. OBSERVED employee touch bokchoy with hand without glove. CDI items touched discarded.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed last batch of mountain root, Napa cabbage, sliced hot dog, rehydrated mushrooms, sprouts, and beef not dated. CDI items dated.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf. Observed no consumer advisory for new menu board that depicts items that can have sunny side up or runny egg. Verification required.
32 0 Variance obtained for specialized processing methods Yes No No 8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf For more information on how to request a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility with bokchoy and Napa cabbage in kitchen sitting at 69F and 68F respectively at room temperature. Spoke to PIC who stated they salt products then leave out for 7 hours prior to final prep and storing in refrigeration. Items were sitting out a room temperature for 2 hours upon arrival to kitchen. CDI PIC placed in large walk in to cool down cabbage and told if they want to prepare kimchi in traditional way they must submit for approval to the variance committee.
33 0.50 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed mountain root that was prepped earlier that was stacked and cooled in reach in units. Facility must do all cooling in walk in cooler of Super G Mart as stated in permit conditions. CDI items unstacked and placed in reach in freezer to hold for later use. Observed boiled eggs placed in reachin prep unit to cool. CDI placed in walk in,
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed cups, water bottles, drinks stored on top with seasonings for cooking.