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NameTHAI TASTE ON EAST
Address324 EAST BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/7/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed case of raw unpasteurized shell eggs stored directly above papaya in WIC. CDI - papaya relocated.
24 0 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. TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Establishment is using TPHC for various items, however, written procedures were not present in the establishment. CDI - PIC arrived later with folder holding the written procedures. Maintain procedures in the establishment.
33 0.50 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 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 cooked chicken dumplings cooling at room temperature. CDI - dumplings relocated to freezer to quickly chill. Once hot dumplings cool to 135f, do not allow them to sit out of refrigeration. Use active cooling to quickly cool the dumplings. REPEAT - no point increase as other foods observed to be cooling properly.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed crawling insects on wall near food prep sink and on wall in front of house near bar. PIC contacted PCO for service during inspection. Note: establishment is using cardboard to line some shelving and is keeping cardboard boxes for storage. Cardboard may harbor insects. Remove to prevent pests.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy buildup on shelving in small dry storage room. Clean to prevent pests.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal employee cell phone/charger, glasses, and more on shelf directly above food prep cooler and immediately adjacent to food contact items. Separate employee items from restaurant food and food contact items. REPEAT - no points taken as employee food observed to be properly stored during inspection today.