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NameFORTUNE COOKIE 8
Address4005 SUNSET RD
UNIT J
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/10/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P- EHS observed employee change gloves after handling personal cloths from a corrective action provided by EHS. EHS also observed employees using bare hands to turn the hand sink faucet off. This action recontaminates the hands. CDI- Education was provided and EHS observed proper hand washing occurring when required and proper procedure. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. - Observed no paper towels at the back 3 comp sink handsink. EHS observed several plastic lids stored on top of the hand sink near back door. CDI- PIC moved lids and provided paper towels. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed PIC clean thin probe thermometer in hand sink. CDI- education was provided ehs observed proper use of hand sink.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. - Observed unwashed produce stored above RTE commercial foods and washed produce. EHS also observed raw beef stored under raw chicken in the walk in cooler. CDI- PIC corrected all storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. - EHS observed PIC use shirt to wipe thin probe thermometer. CDI- PIC was provided a probe wipe. EHS observed thermometer cleaned prior to use. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - EHS observed meat grinder stored clean according to the PIC with food and dirt debris left on them. - CDI- PIC had employee clean item properly. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed steak, shrimp, and chicken above 41F see temp chart. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the shrimp and steak. PIC was able to cool raw chicken in the walk in freezer. 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 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. - REPEAT- Observed 3 large containers of chicken wings cooling at ambient air see temp chart. CDI- PIC moved items to walk in cooler and freezer.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed several secondary containers of spices and salts without a label.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. - Observed fly traps stored above food in dry storage and above 3 comp sink clean drain board and clean food contact surfaces.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed several stacks of metal bowls and containers still wet.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 hood system and cooking equipment with grease and food debris build up. EHS also observed cold holding equipment handles and gaskets in need of cleaning due to food debris build up.