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NameSEOUL FOOD MEAT COMPANY
Address1400 S CHURCH ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/17/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96 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 employee scratch their head, not wash hands and change gloves, and continue to grab exposed single-use articles. CDI-With instruction from EHS, employee washed hands and donned new gloves.
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 For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed raw fish stored over French fries in reachin unit. CDI-PIC corrected storage order.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed dish machine with sanitizer at 0ppm. CDI-Employee primed sanitizer line and chlorine sanitizer was brought to 100ppm.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 . Observed chicken in hot box at 127-131F. CDI-Chicken was put on TPHC.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no written procedures for wings that are held on time. CDI-EHS emailed PIC template, and TPHC template was printed and filled out during inspection. 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed wings held on TPHC not marked with start and end time of 4 hr TPHC. CDI-PIC added correct times to wings.
28 0 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 container of concentrated sanitizer tablets stored over food prep. CDI-PIC relocated sanitizer tablets. 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed employee advil stored over food prep table. CDI-PIC relocated medication.
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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed Philly cheesesteak meat that was cooked, chopped then tightly sealed and placed in reachin unit. CDI-PIC moved meat to a large open bowl and placed in the WIC to quickly cool.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects in kitchen. Increase pest control.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use utensils stored in a container of water at 75F. CDI-PIC removed utensils from water.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of metal and plastic pans, and plastic cups. Allow utensils to adequately air dry before stacking.
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 employee phones stored over prep unit. Store employee belongings away from food prep.