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NameCHINA BUFFET
Address9931 LEE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/29/2022
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsNote: facility has a high temperature dish machine, EHS has made PIC aware of proper equipment to be in compliance for future inspections.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No 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 no written procedure when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Note: this is the facilities first inspection since 2017 food code adoption. CDI- EHS provided vomit cleanup information during inspection, including poster.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-203.11(A)/5-204.11 Establishment is required to maintain the required number of hand washing sinks required by Law and for convenient use by employees in areas required by the NC Food Code. - Pf. Observed handsink turned off at dish pit. PIC stated that there is a small leak from piping at handsink, have not had a chance to fix yet and decided to turn off sink until fixed. EHS explained that facility must maintain the required number of handsinks as permitted. CDI- sink turned on during inspection, EHS observed small leak, stated that facility must keep sink on during service, fix immediately.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed multiple chemical bottles with no label during inspection. CDI- PIC identified chemicals, labeled during inspection.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed frozen raw chicken thawing next to prep sink in room temperature ambient air. CDI- frozen chicken run under cold water during inspection, EHS discussed approved thawing methods with PIC.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.  Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bucket of MSG and a bucket of rice stored on the floor during inspection. CDI- buckets moved onto shelving.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop with handle contacting rice inside white rice container. CDI- scoop removed.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a couple of metal containers wet stacked on clean dish shelving near rice cooker.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets at sushi reach in with damage, splitting. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard lining shelving at dry storage area.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed no max/min thermometer for high temperature dish machine. This is the first inspection since food code change. CDI- EHS discussed proper equipment to be in compliance, provided examples.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets on reach in sushi unit in need of cleaning, significant food debris and black residue. REPEAT. Note: points not escalated due to different nature of violation compared to previous inspection.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink at dish pit with small leak from pipe when in use. Observed dish machine slowly leaking water onto floor when in use.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster sliding door open during inspection. CDI- employee closed door.