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NameRED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO
Address3122 FINCHER FARM RD
600
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/27/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed metal scrub pads being stored in hand washing sinks. CDI-The pads were removed.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several pans with food buildup on the clean equipment rack. CDI-The pans were brought back to the dish machine.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed several containers of food out of temperature in the middle flip top unit. CDI-All items were placed into the bottom part of the cooler.
31 0.50 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 chicken cooling in the walk in cooler with tightly wrapped covers. CDI-The plastic wrap was removed.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed chicken thawing on the counter. CDI-the container was placed underneath cold running water.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a container of spices and several bottles of product with no labels indicating the product. Have labeled.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed 0ppm of bleach sanitizer in the sanitizer buckets. CDI-The buckets were remade.
41 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed the handle to the scoop stored in the beef container. CDI-The scoop was removed.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several pans stacked wet. 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 flip top cooler lids, the small reach in cooler, around all cooking equipment, and to the utensil storage space on the prep counter. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
53 0 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 cleaning needed to the wall, and floors of the facility. Have cleaned.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes 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 the facility food in the walk in cooler. CDI-The food was placed with the other employee food.