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NameK POT KOREAN BBQ & HOT POT
Address9609 E INDEPENDENCE BV
STE P
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/5/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site on arrival. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above RTE foods/sauces. Violation seen For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Through discussion with PIC there are 2 slicers. 1 is used just for chicken, the other slicer is used for pork, lamb, beef with different final cook temps. Potential to cross contaminate beef. No violation seen today. CDI-discussed with PIC to clean slicer between meats. 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 4-602.11 (A) (1) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before each use with a different type of raw animal food. P Per discussion with PIC the slicer is only being sanitized between different proteins. The slicer must be properly cleaned to prevent cross contamination. No violation seen. CDI-discussed with PIC to W/R/S slicer between different meats 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 .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No 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 TPHC procedures not being followed in kitchen. No date/time listed for soup area and vegetables held out. Verification Required TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No No 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf. Picture menu does not meet consumer advisory. Picture menu must be handed out with menu that contains the consumer advisory
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 red liquid in spray bottle on top of dishwasher, no label, staff didn’t know what it was. CDI-discarded
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf. Observed pork thawing in water bath. Thaw under refrigeration or as part of the cooking process. CDI-water let out. Cold water comes out of tap >70F, cannot use running water
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed scoops and spoons stored in container of water. CDI-water dumped 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 cup used for ice. Must use scoop with handle.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked glasses. Air dry completely before stacking.