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NameBEN THANH VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
Address1806 WINDSOR SQUARE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/12/2017
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw beef stored above cooked noodles in the tall reach in cooler. CDI-The beef was moved to another location.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup on the inside of the ice machine. CDI-The ice machine was cleaned. REPEAT. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed dried food buildup on the slicer. CDI-The slicer was cleaned.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed bean sprouts, lettuce, pork and tomatoes all above 45F in the tall reach in cooler. It was found that these items are kept out on the counter during busy hours. That is not acceptable. CDI-The product was placed into the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. REPEAT.
21 3 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed no date marking for the beef broth that was prepared yesterday, egg rolls that had been frozen and thawed with no date marking, and bone cartilage with no date marking. CDI-The items were dated.
23 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed missing reminders on the menus indicating what product is undercooked. A VERIFICATION WILL BE MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE MENUS HAVE THE CORRECT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE WITHIN 10 DAYS.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 beef broth cooling at room temperature. The product was at 125F. CDI-The container was placed into the walk in cooler to finish cooling.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed three boxes of beef bones thawing at room temperature. CDI-The product was placed back into the walk in cooler. You can either thaw product in the refrigeration, under cold running water (at 70F or below) or immediately cook from frozen.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed three flies in the facility. Increase pest control measures.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed containers stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure equipment is fully air dried prior to stacking.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed to the shelves in the walk in cooler, and walk in freezer and the hood vents. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
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 cell phone and gum stored on the dry storage racks along with facility food product. CDI-The employee items were removed.