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NameSAIGON CAFE
Address10500 CENTRUM PY STE 306
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/24/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 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)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. - Observed unwashed produce stored above RTE sauces and pork in the walk in cooler. CDI- PIC corrected the storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P- REPEAT- Observed medium sized stock pot of bone broth, cooked chicken (6th pan), cooked pork (6th pan), and medium sized container of rice all above 41F and said to have been cooled over night according to PIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item. EHS and PIC discussed all options to help cool TCS foods. PIC informed permit action and implementation of a RCP may occur if violation is noted on the next inspection or visit. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
23 0 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-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 EHS observed cooked pork, chicken, and pork patties without a date. PIC stated items were prepared yesterday and will be discarded or used today. CDI- PIC was able to properly date mark the items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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- REPEAT- Observed medium sized stock pot of bone broth, cooked chicken (6th pan), cooked pork (6th pan), and medium sized container of rice all above 41F and said to have been cooled over night according to PIC. Items were covered and unable to meet proper cooling parameters. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item. EHS and PIC discussed all options to help cool TCS foods. PIC informed permit action and implementation of a RCP may occur if violation is noted on the next inspection or visit. 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 Yes 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 several in use secondary containers of oils salts and seasonings without a label. CDI- PIC properly labeled the items.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed small flies in the dry storage areas.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 dry storage cabinets near restrooms without racks and food boxes stored on the floor.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed all stacked food contact surfaces stored together wet.