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NameHOUSE OF TAIPEI
Address16500 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/10/2023
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for responding to vomit/diarrheal events in establishment. CDI - A written procedure was reviewed with and e-mailed to PIC. -0 points- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage at front handwashing sink. CDI - Handwashing signage was provided. -0 points-
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed fried rice hot holding on steam table at temperatures between 118F and 126F. Fried rice was made approximately 50 minutes prior to inspection. CDI - Fried rice was reheated in wok to 161F and placed on steam table. PIC has been advised to conduct frequent temperature checks of TCS foods. -1.5 points- 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed corn, noodles, carrots/peas, raw shrimp, raw beef, lettuce, and tomatoes cold holding in flip top cooler between 45F and 55F. PIC stated that items were prepared prior to inspection and placed in flip top cooler without undergoing cooling step. CDI - All items were taken to walk in freezer to rapidly cool to 41F or less. -1.5 points- 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 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 covered containers of raw beef and cooked noodles cooling in reach in cooler. CDI - Covers were removed to allow cold air to circulate in and around food. -REPEAT- -1 point- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
43 0 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 handle of scoop making contact with stored MSG. CDI - PIC repositioned scoop. -0 points-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler undergoing repair by technician during inspection. Walk in cooler was maintaining cold holding temperature of 46F. All TCS food was removed from walk in cooler prior to inspection and was being held in other cold holding units. Technician stated that repairs will be complete by end of business day. A return visit will be conducted to determine if repairs have been made. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed tile flooring in kitchen with low grouting. Recommend repair. -0 points-