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NameRUBY THAI KITCHEN
Address11025 CAROLINA PLACE PY
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsFacility has procedures for using TPHC, however PIC stated that facility was not using TPHC during the inspection and that all items were being held on temperature.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 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 tray of raw shell eggs stored over open containers of sauce in low reach in. Observed tubs of raw chicken stored directly on top of rolling bins of sugar and corn starch. Observed raw chicken stored directly on top of unopened containers of soy sauce. Observed raw beef stored above broccoli and carrots in WIC. CDI - PIC moved shell eggs to WIC, moved raw chicken to WIC or prep tables and W/R/S rolling bin lids, and moved raw beef to lower shelf in WIC. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed broccoli, carrots, and cabbage stored above open containers of noodles in WIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black/pink buildup inside of ice machine.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & 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 41F. -P. Observed tub of cooked mango chicken on prep surface at 60 F. PIC stated the chicken was cooling but did not know when it was cooked or how long it had been cooling. Observed cooked noodles in prep sink at 67 F. There was no drop in the temperature of the noodles after 20 minutes. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded mango chicken and moved noodles to WIC. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed four tubs of cooked chicken in WIC datemarked 3-10. CDI - PIC voluntarily denatured and discarded product. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 cooked noodles cooling in ambient air in prep sink. Observed tub of cooked chicken cooling in ambient air on prep surface. CDI - PIC discarded chicken and moved noodles to WIC. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed various containers of spices and liquids and multiple squeeze bottles in grill area with no label.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed multiple utensils stored in between grill burners. This area was visibly soiled with food debris and had standing liquid. Observed tongs stored on handsink shield in grill area.
56 0 Meets ventilation & 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 unopened employee drinks on storage shelf. Observed employee food on top shelf of WIC, above facility food.