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NameBOILING POT/CHINA GOGO
Address7010 SMITH CORNERS BV
SUITE F
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/8/2019
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P - Observed raw pork above vegetables in the reach in cooler. CDI - pork was moved to the bottom. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. - Observed several containers of food uncovered in the walk in cooler (items were not cooling). CDI - containers were covered. Observed raw tripe and raw beef stored directly on the shelves in the reach in freezer. CDI - items were placed in a container. 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P - Observed raw chicken stored above raw whole muscle beef in the reach in freezer. Items were not in their ordinal container, so proper storage order must be followed. CDI - items were rearranged correctly.
19 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed chicken and egg rolls on the counter holding below 135F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed beef, chicken, bok choy, cabbage and tofu all holding above 41F. CDI - the beef and chicken were out less than 4 hours and were placed in the walk in cooler to cool; see temperature chart. The PIC wants to hold the bok choy, cabbage and fried tofu on TPHC on the prep table. PIC was allowed to time stamp the items for no more than 4 hours. The procedure sheet was emailed to the PIC.
31 0.50 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 chicken wings cooling in the prep top on the cook line. CDI - chicken wings were placed on a sheet tray and placed in the walk in freezer to rapidly cool. Observed noodles cooling while covered with saran wrap in the walk in cooler. CDI -noodles were uncovered and placed on a sheet tray to cool.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.14 Food Preparation - C - Observed squid being thawed in the hand sink by the dish machine. CDI - stopped the employee and explained the violation; explained that the hand sink is only for handwashing. PIC voluntarily discarded the food.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No General comment 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed bowls stacked wet.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No General comment 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed rusty shelves in the reach in coolers and on the storage shelves by the walk in cooler; replace shelves.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed cleaning needed on all cooler shelves and the outside of equipment, such as handles and doors.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. - Observed heavy build up of food and splash on the walls throughout the kitchen.
54 0.50 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 food stored with facility food in the walk in cooler.