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NameKING CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD
Address7401 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/5/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food employee using cell phone and then transition to don new gloves without washing hands. CDI - PIC informed food employee to wash hands and don new gloves. -2-
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 dry goods bulk containers obstructing path to hand washing sink. CDI - Items removed and hand washing sink made assessible. -0-
14 0 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes No No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. - Pf. Observed shell stock tags not in chronological order. CDI - PIC rearranged shell stock tags. -0-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. - P. Observed raw chicken stored over pre-cooked sausage, margarine and soy sauce in the walk-in cooler and raw oysters stored above pre-cooked sausage in upright reach-in unit. CDI - Storage order was corrected to prevent cross-contamination. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. - P. Observed raw chicken wings stored over oysters in reach-in unit. CDI - Storage order was corrected to prevent cross-contamination -1.5- 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 REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed rice warmer (not used today) containing dried food debris and knives stored clean with dirt and debris. CDI - Items relocated to dish pit for cleaning. 4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black biofilm debris on inner walls of ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency. 4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning. - P. Observed ice scoop and it’s storage holder being washed and rinsed without properly sanitizing. CDI - Foodservice equipment properly washed, rinsed and sanitized at 3-compartment sink. -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.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed cooked pasta cold holding at 47 degrees F in reach-in unit. Product not used today. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded pasta. No points deducted due to improvement from previous inspection. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed single service plastic container and scoops with handles in contact with dry seasoning. CDI - Utensils removed by PIC. 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored inside of storage holder containing visible debris (biofilm). CDI - Utensil and storage holder removed to dish pit. -0.5-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 (A) - (E) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed rusted knive stored at magnetic wall mount. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarfed utensil. REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler and reach in cooler and three reach-in unit doors with damaged gaskets. PIC presented work order for replacement of gaskets. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed heavily scored cutting boards. CDI - Cutting boards voluntarily discarded and replaced with new equipment . -1-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf. Observed quat chemical sanitizer being used at three compartment sink. Facility lacks quat sanitizer test strips. VR required. -0.5-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(C) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed cleaning needed on non-food contact surfaces of ice machine. No points deducted due to different area observed. -0-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid to dumpster in disrepair. Contact waste management to repair or replace. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 2 of 4 functional lights at hood system and areas above dry storage with inadequate lighting. 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 personal foods stored with and above resale foods inside walk-in cooler and reach-in units. 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed cleaning needed at vent cover above dish machine. CDI - Area thoroughly cleaned during inspection. -0-