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NameWANG & KING ASIAN CAFE Rules Governing Inspection Scores.
Address10720 S TRYON ST Restaurants: 
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CHARLOTTE NC 28273
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Premise Type1 - RestaurantMobile Food Units, Push carts, Tattoo Parlors: 
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CountyMecklenburgResidential Care and Local Confinement: 
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Inspection Date 10/25/2019 
Final Score @ Grade
84 B
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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
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use No No No No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed personal beverages with no lids stored in prep areas. Ensure that beverages are covered and that personal items are stored in designated places away from food prep. 0 points.
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed No No Yes No No 2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles. -P Observed PIC wash hands and use same hands to turn knobs off without any protective restraint. Also observed food employee touch hair and then proceed to food prep without hand washing in between. CDI- education was given and hands were washed. - 2 points.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible No No No No Yes 5-203.11 Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities - PF Facility is lacking hand washing sink in sushi prep area. PIC stated that they removed the hand sink without notifying MCHD. Facility is required to either install hand washing sink or remove curtains from the breeze way and door opening leading from the sushi prep area so that the hand sink can be accessible without interruption for hand washing. VR- will stay in contact with operator about needed hand sink adjustments. 0 point.
11 1 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated No No Yes No No 3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed blue crabs located in bags on the floor in the freezer. PIC stated that this was for personal use and not used to service customers. PIC was unable to provide invoice to show validation of items coming from an approved source. CDI- PIC stated that they will no longer keep personal items onsite and also remove current crabs from facility.
13 3 Food separated and protected No No Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P/ 3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. . Observed unwashed produce being stored over ready to eat produce(cabbage) in walk in cooler. Also observed raw beef being stored over sauce containers inside of reach in 2 door unit. CDI- food items were rearranged as needed during the inspection. REPEAT - 3 point. 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed raw shrimp being prepped in the same proximity as soiled dishes in 3 comp sink. Utilization of the permitted prep sinks are advised to ensure that any cross contamination is prevented. CDI- raw shrimp was moved to prep sink for prepping and education was given.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No No Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Dish machine was unable to dispense adequate chlorine sanitizer. Chemical provider made a site visit to ensure that dish machine has been serviced and is now adequately working and properly dispensing. REPEAT - 3 points. 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P Observed food employee use prep sink used for food prep to wash soiled pot without rinsing or sanitizing. Proper dish washing methods were given to employee for long term compliance. CDI- soiled pot was placed in 3 comp sink.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used No No Yes No No 7.202.11 Restriction-Presence and Use - PF Observed wd-40 onsite during the inspection. PIC stated that they use the WD-40 as a lubricant for the slicer. This is an unapproved way to use an unapproved chemical on food contact surfaces. Only food grade lubricants are to be used when dealing with food contact surfaces such as slicer. Rid facility of all chemicals that are not allowed for use. 0 points.
33 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No No No No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed raw shrimp thawing in stand still water without a constant flow of water flowing over the thawed shrimp. -.5 points.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed damaged screen door leading from the outside of the facility to the inside. Screen is not fit and will not exclude any kind of pest entry. Adjust door screening so that the inside of the facility is protected from possible rodent or pest entry. - 1 point.
37 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No No No 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/3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination - C Observed dented cans stored with service cans. Also observed produce in walk in cooler on floor along with delivered foods from approved supplier on facility floor. Observed produce in direct contact with grocery bags. Ensure that foods are stored so that they are safe without any possible contamination from moisture, the premises and any miscellaneous contamination. Foods were being uplifted during the inspection- 1 point.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed soiled wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces. -.5 points.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed several in use utensils being used for dry ingredients without handles to better prevent hand to product contamination. -.5 points.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a homestyle use deep freezer onsite. Also observed food containers being used that were not food grade. Ensure that food contact surfaces are approved and food grade. 4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed chipped plates and other food items onsite. 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification - C Observed display cooler that is not designed to be used for potentially hazardous foods store tofu and ranch dressings. Ensure manufacture specs are being followed. - 1 point. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Replace rusted shelving throughout. Refrain from lining shelving with cardboard. Equipment shall be smooth and easily cleanable.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Remove soiled debris from curtains in opening door areas. observed heavy buildup on curtains during the inspection. -.5 points.
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking can wash faucets, prep sink faucets and overflow of water do to drain issues near back of ice machine. - Repair leaking can ash faucets located on the can wash. REPEAT --1 point
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No No No 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs - C Install drain plug on dumpster unit. 0 points.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No No No 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C/ 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C Repair damaged ciling tiles in bathrooms. Clean dusty vents throughout.