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NamePHO UNIVERSITY
Address8932 J M KEYNES DR
UNIT 110
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/6/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsEHS asked PIC about cleaning frequency of cutting boards at prep units and in-use utensils. PIC stated that items are cleaned nightly. EHS educated PIC on 4 hour cleaning frequency. At time of visit, items had not been in use for more than 4 hours.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed damp rags stored in and on handsink and a pair of chopsticks stored in handsink. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink and items were discarded and handsink was cleaned out. -1-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P- Observed raw beef stored outside of plastic protective covering direction contacting cardboard box. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper contact surfaces and item was voluntarily discarded. -1.5-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on multiple dishes stored as clean. Observed food debris on clean dishes stored on shelving with heavy debris buildup causing contamination of clean dishes. Observed food debris on slicer stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -1.5- 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 some items in prep units above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Per PIC, items had been out while being changed out. -CDI- PIC moved items to WIC to cool back down. -0- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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.- Observed rice not written on TPHC procedures. -CDI- PIC added rice to written procedures. -0- TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf- Observed no label on spray bottle. Per PIC, contents were degreaser. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0-
33 0 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- Observed large chucks of beef stacked on top of each other that per PIC were cooling in WIF in large metal bowl. Items had not started cooling process due to improper methods. Observed multiple items cooling at low rate. Noodles were found in plastic container, densely packed with lid slightly vented, cut lettuce was found cooling in densely packed container, and beef found densely packed in plastic container with protective covering. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and lids removed, items unstacked and separated on to flat surface to facilitate rapid cooling. -0- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU
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 some items missing labels. -0-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2 buckets of sauce stored on floor in WIC. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee engaging in food prep with bracelet. -0-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp wiping cloths not stored in any sanitizer buckets. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed scoop handles touching raw beef and raw pork. 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 scoops touching salt, garlic, and powder. **REPEAT** -0.5- 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed knives stored between prep unit and table. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing./4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking with clean containers stacked on top of each other. **REPEAT** -1-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage./4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed large hole in plastic container used for storing raw noodles. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. -0- 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed handsink in need of recaulking or resealing. Repair.
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 interior and exterior surfaces of prep units in need of cleaning, racks and shelving where clean dishes are stored, and shelving on bottom portions of prep tables. Observed dust buildup on ice machine vents. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hot water not turned on at handsink in prep area. Per PIC, hot water is leaking. Observed hole in faucet of 3-comp sink. Repair. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls in need of cleaning throughout due to food splash and other buildup, dust buildup on vent and ceiling covers, and debris on floors, especially in hard to reach areas. Observed paper towels with dust buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-