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NameHUNAN EXPRESS
Address901 N WENDOVER RD
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2023
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chicken and beef stored behind snow peas and peppers in prep top. CDI: Items reorganized. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed fresh garlic in oil at the grill above 41F, stored at room temperature. Observed chicken in reach in cooler above 41F. CDI: Chicken was moved to the walk in cooler to rapidly cool, as PIC stated he pulled it after lunch. Product cooled to 41F. All other items in the reach in were 41F and below. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 Observed no date mark on pan of cooked pork and chicken that was pulled from the freezer. CDI: PIC placed today’s date, when it was pulled from the freezer. Overall facility has good date marking. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed no time marked on chicken wings, egg rolls, and sesame chicken held on counter on TPHC. CDI: Time when food was pulled out written. NOTE: Garlic in oil added to TPHC procedures today. Fresh garlic in oil must be held hot, cold, or on time.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed shrimp thawing by prep sink without running water. CDI: Shrimp moved to sink and thawed with running water.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gasket on small reach in cooler.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed grease build up on high touch surfaces of equipment such as door handles.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both dumpster with one (1) door open on each. REPEAT VIOLATION This is a shared dumpster. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster with no plug. Replace missing drain plug. REPEAT VIOLATION This is a shared dumpster maintained by the landlord. EHS recommends contacting the landlord for replacement of plug by dumpster company. EHS spoke with Manager’s daughter who stated she will reach out to the landlord again regarding the dumpster issues.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed burnt out ceiling lights in kitchen. Replace dead lights to improve lighting throughout facility, namely at dry storage area. REPEAT VIOLATION 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed some ceiling tiles over prep area are absorbent. Replace tiles with a non-absorbent ceiling tile.