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Name

JOA KOREAN FOOD

Address

8016 PROVIDENCE RD

STE 100

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28277

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/10/2022

Final Score @ Grade

97.50

General Comments

Upon initial entry at inspection, EHS observed PIC making date marks for TCS food items in WIC. EHS had observed items in WIC without labels, as well as items properly labeled for previous dates of preparation. Upon further questions to PIC, EHS was informed that labels were being prepared for food items either prepared the previous evening or the morning of the inspection. None of the items being labeled at time of inspection had been opened or prepared more than 24 hours prior to the time of inspection. EHS discussed suggested improvements to date marking with PIC; food that is expected to be held for sale more than 24 hours after being opened or prepared should ideally be labeled on the day of being opened or prepared. Date marking and disposition have improved considerable from previous inspections.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
2	0	Certified Food Protection Manager	Yes	No	No	2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety observed pic not certified food protection manager. CDI - has 210 days from permit date. 43 days remain after date of inspection (Due by 11/22) Explanation was provided to PIC. Demonstration of knowledge was provided via conversation with PIC.
28	0	Toxic substances properly identified stored & used	Yes	No	No	7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed two (2) household pesticide sprayers stored at kitchen chemical storage. CDI - Chemical pesticides were set aside for disposal. PIC and EHS discussed proper pest control methods and PIC was advised to contract professional pest control and removal services.
37	1	Food properly labeled: original container	No	Yes	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 approximately three (3) unlabeled grill side bottles of vegetable oil and one (1) unlabeled cornstarch container at dry storage. REPEAT Note: EHS noted considerable improvement in working container labeling from previous inspection.
39	1	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display	No	Yes	No	3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Food items (long grain rice, potatoes) at the dry storage area were observed in the WIC in direct contact with the ground. PIC has stated intent to purchase and utilize pallets as a means of elevation for dry storage going forward. REPEAT
40	0.50	Personal cleanliness	Yes	Yes	No	2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC and one (1) food employee working without effective hair restraints at time of inspection. CDI - PIC and food employee donned readily available hair nets when prompted by EHS. REPEAT
41	0	Wiping cloths: properly used & stored	No	No	No	3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) in use wiping cloth stored directly on prep table in kitchen area.