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NamePAGODA CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address5304 SUNSET RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/14/2017
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 3 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed large amounts of shredded cabbage for egg rolls stored in raw chicken boxes. CDI- Cabbage disposed of, PIC will use food grade containers for food storage.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed a number of pans stored as clean with sticky residue and food residue on them. CDI- PIC separated all dirty dishes for re-wash.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 45F. -P Observed large amount of lo mein noodles cooling in tight wrapped bag in walk in cooler observed at 85 degrees 2.5 hrs since cooling began according to PIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposed of noodles.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 large tight wrapped bag of cooling lo mein, too deep and not properly vented to quickly cool. Observed large amounts of fried chicken pieces and several large containers of egg rolls actively cooling without cooling methods at 115-130 degrees. CDI- Reviewed proper cooling methods with PIC, lo mein disposed of, fried chicken pieces and egg rolls placed in shallow and/ or well ventilated pans to properly cool, items observed at 65 degrees by end of inspection.
37 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several tubs of various dry goods stored on floor in kitchen. CDI- Food stored off the floor.
38 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees not wearing hats or hair restraints.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Bucket of sanitizer observed at 0 ppm. CDI- Sanitizer made to proper strength.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several dishes being tight stacked while still wet.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a number of in use food contianers that were badly damaged and cracked. Need to be removed. Observed a couple of the walk in cooler metal racks badly peeling and showing rust, need replacing.
47 0.50 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. Outsides of equipment, food tubs, and racks in walk ins and fridges need cleaning of build up. Sides of fryers, propane conduits and racks next to fryers need cleaning of signficant grease build up.
51 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Sinks and commodes in restrooms need better cleaning.
53 0.50 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 walls in restrooms in poor condition, walls have peeling pain and are have moisture damage, need repair and repainting. 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 walls behind racks at prep sink very dirty. Observed floors needing better cleaning under fryers. Floors in restrooms need better cleaning.
54 0.50 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee personal food items stored co-mingled with restaurant foods. Need to be stored in a designated area. 4-202.18 Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters - C Observed hood filters with grease build up, needing cleaning GENERAL COMMENT: Call 980-314-1643 to request a re-inspection