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Name

CHINA TEA ROOM

Address

11112 S TRYON ST

SUITE B

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28273

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

9/9/2022

Final Score @ Grade

96.50

General Comments

Facility’s hot water heater has a leak and is not working. Facility has running water and a way to wash hands. Temperature of hot water in 3-comp sink is at 86F. Detergent being used to wash dishes states that detergent can be mixed with warm water to adequately wash dishes. EHS observed that clean dishes do not appear greasy and are satisfactorily cleaned. Facility does not allow dine in and uses single service items for customers. Facility does not have to close at this time due to being able to fully wash rinse and sanitize dishes and equipment. Facility will have to have water heater fixed by 09-12-22.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
10	1	Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible	No	No	Yes	5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed water in handsink not reaching 100F. Facility’s hot water heater has a leak. VR to be done by 09-12-22.
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed cabbage in reach in cooler holding at 43F. PIC stated that the cabbage had been out for use. CDI-cabbage moved to WIC to rapidly cool back down.
33	0.50	Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control	Yes	No	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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed chicken wings cooling while covered with plastic wrap. CDI-chicken was uncovered to allow for rapid cooling.
50	0.50	Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure	No	No	Yes	5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed the hot water heater not working and to have a leak. PIC stated that the water heater just went out today. Technician has been called and will be out to fix water heater over the weekend. VR to be done by 09-12-22.