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NameLOTUS CAFE
Address8610 CAMFIELD ST
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/18/2021
Final Score @ Grade
93 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 No No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Hand sinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf: Observed PIC rinsing tongs and thermometers in hand sink. Hand sink are to be used for hand washing only. CDI- Items placed in 3 comp sink for proper cleaning.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P: Observed wings on shelf 123F and sesame chicken. PIC stated wings were out for lunch rush and has to be dropped in fryer to 165F before going to customer. CDI-placed in walk in cooler
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P: Sesame chicken 58F on counter. PIC stated chicken was out for lunch rush. CDI- PIC placed in cooler.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf: Observed wings and sesame chicken out of temperature. PIC stated items were to be thrown away after 4 hours. Items were not labeled or marked. Rice was marked with cook time and discard time. CDI- PIC placed items in walk in cooler and told to label properly with documentations if being used on time.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Label spices and working containers on cookline.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris on shelving in walk in cooler.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed stained ceiling tiles and hood filters needing to be cleaned.