CHOPSTICKS CHINA BISTRO receives A in Forsyth County health inspection

1. 01

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Inspector observed: Grime residue inside the sweet tea dispensing nozzle and on tea urn; slim mold-like substance on the FCS of soda dispensing nozzles. Corrective action: surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed…

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

   Inspector observed: Grime residue inside the sweet tea dispensing nozzle and on tea urn; slim mold-like substance on the FCS of soda dispensing nozzles. Corrective action: surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   New violation
2. 02

   Thawing methods

   Item 11C ↗

   Inspector observed a package of unopened, thawed tuna in the reach-in cooler at the sushi bar, and the manufacturer's packaging stated to remove the fish from packaging before thawing. Corrective action: (Thawing ROP fish) Follow manufacturer's instructions.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)

   Inspector observed a package of unopened, thawed tuna in the reach-in cooler at the sushi bar, and the manufacturer's packaging stated to remove the fish from packaging before thawing. Corrective action: (Thawing ROP fish) Follow manufacturer's instructions. 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11C ↗
   New violation

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