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NamePHO NGON
Address2215 AYRSLEY TOWN BV
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/13/2023
Final Score @ Grade
83.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 4 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee come from outside and without washing hands, used unwashed hands to move noodles around in bowl. Noodles were discarded. Employee was made to wash hands. CDI REPEAT 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed Employee come in from outside and donned gloves without washing hands. CDI PIC hand employee wash hands.REPEAT
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed No No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed employee rinsed cooked noodles with bare hands. CDI Noodles were voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. CDI PIC filled dispenser.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measu(red by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observed dish machine was not sanitizing 0ppm( chlorine )Servile technician came out and fixed while EHS was present. Sanitizing at 100 ppm. CDI. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed Lid of Ice machine with Black build up. Also Observed soda nozzles with build on them For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
20 0 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 noodles actively cool at a rate of .22 CDI PIC separated the noodles and uncovered. 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 .
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 Tofo, Cooked Pork, Qual eggs, Shredded lettuce,cooked chicken, Beef Balls, Pork Chops, Flank Steak, Chicken Breast, Rice noodles ,Vermicelli noodles, and Chicken Soup above 41F please see temp Chart . CDI..REPEAT. Voluntarily discarded Cooked chicken, Rice Noodles,Vermicelli noodles, Chicken soup, qual eggs. Other items were placed back in the WIC or Freezer to cool down. EHS will return in 3 days to check cold holding. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & 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 cook pork, qual eggs, lettuce and tomatoes left from previous day without dates. CDI PIC added dates. REPEAT 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Noodles cooling tightly wrapped in plastic and in deep plastic bowls. CDI, PIC unwrapped bowls and divided noodles. EHS will return in 3 days to check cooling methods 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed shrimp thawing on prep table in pan of water shrimp temp was 54. CDI PIC moved shrimp to WIC to thaw
37 2 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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 several bottles and bowls without lables. REPEAT
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door ajar
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing food without hair restraints. REPEAT
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed several bins and buckets with bowls stored inside. CDI PIC removed all bowls from buckets and bins
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed RIC with cardboard lining. REPEAT
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed handle to WIC , prep top handles and RIC greasy with build up. REPEAT
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 food debris behind grill. Also observed that vent in WIC with debris.