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NamePOKE EXPRESS
Address16041 JOHNSTON RD
SUITE G
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/3/2023
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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. Observed loosely wrapped raw salmon stored over imitation crab and cooked chicken in WIF. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cucumbers and raw salmon stored over imitation crab in WIC. CDI - PIC rearranged food storage. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed carrots stored over mayo in WIC. Observed unwashed mangos stored over cooking wine and unwashed avocados stored over soy sauce in dry storage areas. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
29 1 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes No No 3-502.11 Obtain a variance for specialized processes. -Pf. Observed sprouts in facility. PIC stated that he grows the sprouts from seed in the facility, that they are not currently on the menu, and that he mostly eats them himself. CDI - EHS advised PIC to stop seed sprouting, that the sprouts could not be sold to customers, and to remove seed sprouting equipment until approval is received. For more information on how to apply for a variance please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
32 1 Variance obtained for specialized processing methods Yes No No 8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority. -Pf. Observed sprouts in facility. PIC stated that he grows the sprouts from seed in the facility, that they are not currently on the menu, and that he mostly eats them himself. CDI - EHS advised PIC to stop seed sprouting, that the sprouts could not be sold to customers, and to remove seed sprouting equipment until approval is received. For more information on how to request a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf. Observed frozen raw tuna still in vacuum packaging in WIC. Package label states that fish must be removed from package before thawing.
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 clean metal and plastic containers stacked from yesterday with standing water in between.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf. Observed wash water at 86 F. CDI - PIC added hot water to bring temperature up to 110 F.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered receptacle in female restroom.