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NameCHINA BUFFET
Address9931 LEE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/6/2025
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P - Observed food employee touch face but not wash hands before proceeding to handle clean pan.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hot water at 52 to 53 degrees F at several handwashing sinks.
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 shrimp, imitation crab and other foods held in flip top prep unit above 41 degrees F . Observed chicken over stacked n prep unit on line above 41 degrees F and sauce cooked with scallion and ginger held out of temperature control near wok station. See temperature observation chart. Vr required to ensure calibration of prep refrigerator. Maintenance contacted and scheduled to arrive this afternoon. Risk Control Plan to be requested as cold holding out of compliance on several inspections. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P - Observed grill cleaner stored over clean pans. CDI, grill cleaner relocated for proper storage.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - observed TCS foods thawing under standing water at prep sink. CDI, foods relocated to thaw under refrigeration. If thawing under running water, ensure running water is at 70 * F or below .
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 container of sugar stored on ground in kitchen. Repeat.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several metal containers and bus tubs wet stacked.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed leak at water heater. PIC advised they have contacted company for like-for-like replacement of water heater and to be out hopefully by tomorrow. Facility currently has water. Shall facility not have water ensure voluntarily closure
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf - Observed hot water at 3 compartment sink at 52 degrees F and at several handwashing sinks. Observed leak at water heater. PIC stated it they are hoping to get someone to fix tomorrow. If facility does not have water ensure facility voluntarily closes. Vr to ensure hot water provided to meet peak hot water demands.
55 0.50 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 damaged baseboard tile leading from sushi area to kitchen.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 4-204.11 Exhaust ventilation hood systems in food preparation and warewashing areas shall be designed to prevent grease or condensation from draining or dripping on to food, equipment, utensils, linens, single service, and single use articles. Observed hood system accumulating grease and in need of cleaning.