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NameHONG KONG BAKERY
Address7323 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/20/2015
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate 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. Observed employees using bare hands to handle baked goods and decorating cakes. CDI by having employee wash hands and put on gloves.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No Yes 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. Observed non-food grade plastic bags being used to store various items in coolers and freezer. Verification required. Observed wet, dirty towel in contact with cake on speed rack. CDI. 3-302.11(A) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed uncoverd speed rack with sheet trays of baked goods stored outside of bakery area where accessible to customers. CDI by moving into bakery space.
14 0 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. Observed soiled metal funnels used for cake decorating. CDI by placing at 3 compartment sink to be rewashed.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. Obseved hot dogs in buns in hot holding cabinet 107-109F. CDI by reheating to 165F. Time as a public health control will be used for hot dogs if hot holding unit is incapable of maintaining proper temperatures. TPHC guidelines given to PIC.
26 1 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required. Observed chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle more than 200ppm. CDI by diluting. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only. Observed "residential use only" pesticide stored on shelf. CDI by instruction; PIC agreed not to use pesticide and to remove from facility.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container No 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. Observed numerous items in large display cabinet for customer self-service without proper labeling. Verification required. 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed large bins of sugar and flour unlabeled.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. Observed a few unwrapped bakery items on sheet trays in customer self-service display case. CDI by packaging items.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple wet, dirty towels on table tops and surfaces.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. Observed no chlorine test strips available for use. Verification required.
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. Some general cleaning needed of non-food contact surfaces sush as outside of dry storage containers, shelving in refrigeration units and area around mixers.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair. Observed several ceiling tiles removed due to leak in roof.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food items and possessions throughout.