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NameRAI LAY ASIAN BISTRO
Address9515 RIVERBEND VILLAGE DR
SUITE H1
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/23/2023
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed facility using cold running water for thawing, water coming out of tap is around 80-85F, approved thawing is cold running water below 70F. Utilize slack thawing in coolers more during summer months when groundwater coming out of tap is above 70F. CDI- products finished thawing in walk in.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & 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 large stock pot of curry sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler. 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 multiple dented cans during inspection, mixed in with canned goods for retail. PIC stated they typically have a designated can return area, on racks below can shelving. EHS suggests labeling this area as dented cans so everyone is aware to not use these products. CDI- dented cans moved to designated area, designated area labeled.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed a couple of employees working with food with wrist jewelry on.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed 1x sanitizer bucket on the floor near main cook line. EHS observed all other sanitizer buckets up off the floor during inspection.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 1x gasket at sushi area with significant damage, splitting and peeling away from door frame. EHS discussed gaskets with PIC, PIC stated this specific gasket is scheduled to be replaced ASAP.