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NameCHINA EXPRESS
Address315 S POLK ST
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/8/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsTPHC - Many items in kitchen such as chicken and vegetables

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed missing paper towels at the side kitchen hand sink. CDI - Manager provided during inspection.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed a bucket of sauce sitting at room temperature in the back kitchen. Manager stated that it is made from cooking Onions, ginger root, garlic powder and soy sauce. Manager was unaware that it is a TCS food product. CDI - Item was discarded and product will be kept in the walk-in cooler from now on.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer buckets missing labels. CDI - Manager labeled during inspection.
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 several containers of spices that were missing labels by the grill.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed an open screen door in the back kitchen, exposing a large light gap on the back door where pests could enter.
39 1 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 one container of raw chicken on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Repeat. No escalation in points due to improvement. 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 2 badly dented cans on the storage shelf. CDI - Items were relocated to be returned.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed many wiping cloths stored on counters throughout the kitchen. Repeat
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked dishes.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed prep sink not sealed to wall. Reattach and caulk sink to wall. Repeat 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on the walk-in cooler door. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed all three prep cooler cutting boards with deep cuts and stains.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed several rusted out holes and damaged openings around the bottom on dumpster. A large amount of leaking was observed. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open doors on the dumpster. 5-501.115 Discard items in the waste areas and enclosures that are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed an old, unused grease bin leaking a large amount of grease onto the back lot. EHS recommends calling the company to remove.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings shall be cleaned as frequently as needed. Observed a large amount of build-up underneath the equipment on the grill line.