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NameCHINA BUFFET
Address9931 LEE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/2/2024
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed food employee turn off faucet with hands after washing and before handling clean single-service articles. CDI, employee rehashed hands.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed employee wash hands at 3 compartment sink and cell phone stored at handwashing sink in kitchen. CDI, cell phone removed and employee rehashed at handwashing sink.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed raw fish stored over RTE vegetables in tall reach in refrigerator. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -p - Observed produce walk in cooler with ambient air temperature of 49 degrees F. Observed eggs, cut cabbage and cream cheese cold held between 48-49 degrees F. CDI, cream cheese and cabbage voluntarily discarded. Eggs delivered today per PIC and transferred to other walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Vr needed to ensure calibration of produce walk in cooler. , Observed chicken and Napa cabbage over stacked in prep refrigerator above 41 degrees F. See temperature observation chart. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - Observed chicken thawing on rack at ambient room temperature. CDI, chicken relocated to thaw under refrigeration.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P - Observed ginger and wasabi uncovered and unprotected on counter not protected by adequate sneeze guard. CDI, foods relocated to under sneeze guard.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed debris and soil accumulating in plat holster near buffet. maintain clean.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed some baseboard damage an damage to flooring near warewashing area.