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NameFORTUNE GARDEN
Address809 E ARROWOOD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/4/2024
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsTPHC has been practiced but REHS was unable to get a clear answer for if this came during permitting. REHS provided policy during inspection and establishment will continue to use sticker system. Only one transitional permit condition remains: Repair tile damage near long prep table.

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 a caulk dispenser inside of the hand sink at the beginning of inspection. CDI - Item was removed.
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 open raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat spring rolls in the walk-in freezer. CDI - Item was removed.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed all foods in the prep cooler with no dates. CDI - Items were date marked. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed incorrect dates on items in the reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler. CDI - Dates were corrected.
24 1.50 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. Establishment has been practicing 4-hour TPHC for Wings, Eggrolls, Fried Chicken, and Fried Rice with time stickers. Observed no written Policy. CDI - REHS provided a written policy for the establishment.
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 unlabeled oils and spices by the cook line.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed a linen bag being used to hold hot rice inside of a rice cooker. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed badly dented cans on the dry storage shelf. Items were brought down to be returned to the supplier.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee cooking with no hair restraint. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee cooking with a watch on.
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 several wet wiping cloths stored on prep counters throughout the kitchen.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-101.11 (A) Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. - P Observed a cut open plastic gallon jug being used to scoop rice. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors.