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NameKING CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD
Address7401 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/15/2021
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 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 Yes No Repeat: 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed hand wash sink at bar blocked by blender. CDI, blender removed.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No Yes 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed soiled containers and utensils stored as clean Observed black build up on ice chute in ice machine. CDI, items removed for W/R/S. Verification required for ice chute.
18 1.50 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed hard boiled eggs, mussels, shrimp, wings and Tilapia cold holding above 41F. PIC states foods were prepared between 12:30-1PM. EHS explained to PIC that foods shall be cooled down to 41F before placing in cold holding units. CDI, items moved to walk in and freezer to cool. Foods reached 41F by end of inspection.
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 corn hot holding at 72F. CDI, corn reheated to 165F.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No Repeat: 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 shrimp, mussels, hard boiled eggs, tilapia, and wings cooling in deep bus tubs covered, and in cold holding units. EHS explained to PIC that foods shall be cooled in shallow, uncovered sheet pans in walk in cooler or freezer prior to placing in cold holding units. CDI, items moved to walk in cooler freezer to cool. Foods reached 41F by end of inspection.
35 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes No Repeat: 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed containers of spices with no labels. CDI, items labeled.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roach crawling on knives in storage. CDI, knives removed for W/R/S.
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 box of seafood stored on floor in walk in freezer.
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 scoop with no handle being used for rice. CDI, item removed by PIC.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal and plastic containers wet stacked.
43 0 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed box of to go containers stored on floor in dry storage. CDI, item relocated.
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed toilet at womens restroom out of service. PIC states plumber service request has been made to plumber.