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NameGREAT WALL OF CHINA SOUTH
Address6666 CARMEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/5/2022
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed employee using kitchen hand sink as a means to make sanitizer solution. Also observed small vases stored inside bar hand sink. CDI - EHS intervened and educated employee on using the sink for hand washing; vases removed from bar hand sink.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. - P. Observed dead cockroaches inside containers holding sugar, salt and rice. CDI - All foods discarded.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed uncovered foods inside lowboy unit. CDI - Foods covered.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY. Observed utensils being sanitized at dish machine at 0-10 ppm Cl. CDI - Machine primed and sanitizer concentration now at 50 ppm. Utensils re-washed.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed baby corn (48 F) and fried rice (61 F) inside flip top I. Products were sitting above fill line inside separate containers. All other foods recorded < 41 F. CDI - EHS educated and items taken to walk-in cooler to cool to < 41 F.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hrs. - Pf. For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed container of fish without date marking. PIC confirmed first use date. CDI - PIC date marked item.***No points deducted due to significant improvement since previous inspection.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No REPEAT: 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed x5 butane fuel canisters stored with and above dry goods on shelving unit. EHS did not observe any physical contamination. CDI - Items relocated to designated chemical storage area. 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 in use household pest sprays. CDI - PIC discarded.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No Yes 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple live and dead cockroaches throughout the facility. PIC stated that Ecolab came in on 7/1/22 for pest treatment services. PIC demonstrated pest elimination service invoices from 7/1/22 and from June/2022. EHS spoke with PIC about contact PCO for re-treatment of the facility.***3-DAY VERIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED TO ASSESS FACILITY’S COMPLIANCE ON PEST CONTROL PLAN. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple dead cockroaches on dry goods shelving units and flooring throughout facility.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & 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 containers of vegetable oil and duck sauce on floor. CDI - Products relocated to shelving unit. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. - Pf. Observed several dented cans of black soy sauce and ground bean sauce (x2) at dry storage shelving unit. CDI - Items removed.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & 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 soiled cloth on prep counter. CDI - PIC removed.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gasket at upright reach-in unit across from cook line. Repairs needed.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed low grout areas on floors throughout kitchen as well as floor boards in need of repairs.
56 0 Meets ventilation & 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 cell phone stored on non-food contact surface of slicer machine. CDI - Item removed. 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 lunch bag containing employee foods stored on container of garnishes inside bar reach-in unit. CDI - Item removed.