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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 3/2/2018
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed a blocked hand washing sink. CDI-The trash can was removed. REPEAT.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw fish being stored above vegetables in the sushi reach in cooler. CDI-The raw fish was moved to the bottom shelf. REPEAT.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several containers with food buildup on the inside. CDI-All containers with food product were brought back to the 3-compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. REPEAT.
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed tempura shrimp stored on the counter at room temperature. CDI-The shrimp was placed into the reach in cooler. The product either needs to be kept at 135F or above or at 45F or below.
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 two containers of wontons cooling at room temperature, and a container of potatoes cooling in a flip top cooler. CDI-All three containers were moved to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Do not cool product at room temperature or in flip top coolers.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several small flies in the facility. Increase pest control methods. REPEAT.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a large container of egg roll mix (cabbage) being drained next to the floor drain where employees were using a spray hose at the 3-compartment sink. CDI-The container of product was moved to a more protected location.
39 0 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 two containers of weak chlorine sanitizer. CDI-The buckets were remade.
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 several employee items stored intermingled with facility product. Create a designated space for all employee product, including the walk in cooler.