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NameRAI LAY THAI EXPRESS
Address10500 CENTRUM PY STE 314
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/3/2024
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
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. - EHS observed employee twist top drinks stored above food prep and clean food contact surfaces.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P - Observed employees handle trash and not discard gloves prior to attempt food prep. Observed employee handle dirty dishes with gloves and did not discard gloves prior to food prep. Education was provided to PIC. CDI- PIC had employee discard gloves and wash hands properly. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw eggs stored above Rte sauces and noodles. Observed raw fish stored above Rte sauces and cut vegetables. CDI- PIC was able to correct the storage order since no physical cross contamination was observed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. - Observed unwashed produce stored above Rte foods in walk in cooler. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 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.- EHS observed several food contact surfaces of bowls, metal containers said to be clean according to PIC with stickers left on them and stacked together. EHS observed meat slicer stored clean according to PIC with food debris left on it. CDI- PIC had employee clean food contact surfaces properly prior to next use. 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 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- EHS observed reach in cooler unplugged and not functioning properly. EHS observed noodles, red curry, yellow curry, tofu, chicken, and bamboo shoots above 41F. See temp chart. CDI- PIC moved items to walk in cooler to quickly cool. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed in use wiping cloth buckets stored on floor.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf - Observed no Cl test kit for in use Cl sanitizer in 3 comp sink. A VR will occur within 10 days to ensure proper test kit is provided.