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NameCHINA EXPRESS/MING`S RESTAURANT Rules Governing Inspection Scores.
Address315 S POLK ST Restaurants: 
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PINEVILLE NC 28134
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 2/21/2019 
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
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Violations 
Critical Violations SHOWN in RED   
NA=Not Applicable  NO=Not Observed  CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description NANOCDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties No No No No No 2-101.11/2-102.11 Person In Charge (PIC) shall be present during all hours of operation; The PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food safety by being a Certified Food Protection Manager. -PF PIC did not demonstrate overall authority of facility or knowledge of food code.
13 3 Food separated and protected No No Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Multiple containers of food throughout WIC and prep area were not covered. Keep food covered to protect from physical contaminants. REPEAT
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed two soiled knives. CDI- Moved to 3 comp. sink.
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cabbage and rice noddles holding above 41F (see chart). CDI- Discarded. REPEAT
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records No No Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Wings were held under TPHC but observe no begin/end time for wings to mark hold time. CDI- Begin time provided.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths, active stirring, or leave food uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. -Pf Crab rangoons cooling on counter. CDI- Sheet tray moved to WIC. REPEAT.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. One sanitizer bucket recorded 0ppm bleach. REPEATS. Different violation than last.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No No No 3-304.12 During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles above the food, in 135F or greater water, or in running water that moves food particles to the drain. Tongs stored in chemical sanitizer. CDI- Taken to dishwasher.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Wet stacking of sheet trays observed. REPEAT.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Flip top freezer lid damaged. Cannot properly close. Repair/replace. REPEAT. Different than last violation.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Non Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or residue. Facility in need of general NFCS cleaning; exterior of equipment, gaskets, shelves, etc. REPEAT.