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NameCHINA BOWL EXPRESS
Address2712 FREEDOM DR
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/11/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsFacility has a non-continuous cooking approval posted on the wall of WI freezer. Today, PIC notified EHS that all chicken is fully cooked. EHS took temperature of chicken at 200F. Procedure not removed, but not in use today.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Observed no PIC at facility at beginning of inspection. CDI - PIC at facility with ping 15 mins of beginning of inspection. -1-
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw shrimp thawing on rolling cart above RTE chicken and pork. CDI - Employee rearranged storage order. -3- REPEAT For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 buildup on whisk, metal pan, pitcher and residential can opener declared clean by PIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded can opener and remaining dishes put in 3-comp for cleaning. REPEAT -1.5- 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 .
21 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 hot holding brown rice in rice warmer at 129F. CDI - PIC reheated above 165F and placed in hot holding after EHS verified rice not held in warmer overnight. -0- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed residential pesticide and garden sprayer used to apply pesticide stored in kitchen. EHS educated staff about what products can be used in a food facility. Remove residential pesticides and applicators. Use only commercial products for food facilities to avoid cross-contamination. -1-
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No 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 no labels on foods at cook line and food containers used for bulk produce and meats, Label these with common name of food. -0-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed front counter staff packing eggs rolls and placed foods in to-go orders without wearing an effective hair restraint. -0-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed tong handle in direst contact with food and ice scoop used for food stored with handle touching food. Keep handles above food. -.5-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cutting board and other kitchen equipment stored on shelf lees than 6 inches off ground near 3-comp sink. CDI - PIC moved these items to higher shelf, greater than 6 inches off ground during inspection. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed pitted and rusted can opener that is not easily cleanable used to open canned items. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. -0-