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NamePENGUIN
Address1531 EAST BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/31/2022
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 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 raw chicken and raw shrimp above ready-to-eat foods in prep unit next to fryer station. CDI-Employee rearranged storage in unit during inspection.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 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 TCS foods in cold drawers below cooking equipment above 41F. Temperature settings in units need to be adjusted. Items were either discarded or placed into walk-in unit uncovered to quickly cool back down to 41F. Units are being temporarily placed on TPHC for 4 hour hold time unit units are repaired or replaced. Observed tempura batter mix in pan at ambient air (not on ice bath). Buttermilk and tempura mix at fry station will be placed on TPHC. Observed tomatoes on top of ice above 41F. Tomatoes were discarded. Verification required by 9/3/22. EHS provided TPHC template and discussed procedures with PIC.
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 cooked mushrooms in walk-in unit covered with plastic wrap still above 41F. Item was uncovered and cooled quickly.
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 a couple dry food storage containers with flour or sugar unlabeled.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handle in flour in dry storage bin. CDI-PIC removed scoop from food.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean plates and utensils exposed to food splatter on bottom shelving at expo window.