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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 9/19/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed containers of cleaner being stored in front of hand sink during inspection. CDI - PIC moved to allow access to hand sink.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed chicken marinating machine stored as clean with visible food debris on the mixing arms and lip of mixing chamber. CDI - PIC moved to three compartment to wash. Repeat. Points not escalated due to vast improvement of food contact surface cleanliness in establishment. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food bins being stored on the floor during inspection. CDI - PIC moved to appropriate location. Repeat. 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed multiple containers of food throughout facility without lids or coverings to protect them from contamination. CDI - PIC placed lids or coverings on all uncovered foods. Repeat.
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple containers of wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer with concentration of 0ppm chlorine. PIC stated it was at the proper concentration when it had been filled earlier in the morning. CDI - PIC re-dosed solution to proper concentration. Repeat.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scores or chunks missing from the cutting surface. Replacement needed. CDI - PIC discarded cutting boards. Repeat.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 debris in drains under prep sinks in kitchen area. PIC stated that they clean them out once per week. EHS advised cleaning out daily to preclude pest harborage. Repeat.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drinks being stored above food prep area. CDI - PIC relocated drinks.