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NameHUNAN EXPRESS
Address901 N WENDOVER RD
SUITE C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/12/2024
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 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 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed one (1) bottle of unlabeled soy sauce stored in prep top container of baby corn in water. CDI - PIC removed bottle from container. Note: EHS observed one (1) Napa cabbage stored directly on racks of WIC shelving. Per conversation with PIC, this item was a personal good, and was rotated to existing personal food storage on WIC floor. EHS advises PIC label portion of food or stations which are separate from food prep or food held for resale.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed one (1) can of flying insect spray stored next to can wash. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of insect spray.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed three (3) working containers (soy sauce bottle, water bottle with fading label, and spice shaker) without working labels. EHS recommends PIC label containers using same method to label grill cart (station labels, labeled bins, etc.) REPEAT.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 one (1) rice paddle stored in room temperature water in single service bowl at white rice cooker. CDI - PIC poured out water in rice paddle storage and stored dry. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to some improvements from previous inspection; all other in use utensils were properly stored.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed one (1) stack of single service rice boxes stored with exposed food contacts. CDI - EHS placed stack of rice boxes on its side to prevent potential contamination. 4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed tray of single service forks with intermingled food contact and handles stored at to go box storage in kitchen. All other single service storage was observed as effective. REPEAT. CDI - PIC donned gloves and placed single service forks in container with handles face up.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed bin of chicken in WIC propped open with unsealed wooden plank. CDI - PIC removed wooden plank and set aside. Utilize only kitchen safe, non absorbent materials for food contact and non food contact items. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed right side door of prep unit reach in falling off its attached hinge. Per conversation with PIC, this door is due to be replaced. CDI - PIC reattached door to unit.
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 and grill line shelving. Observed soil accumulation on non food contact portion of facility thermometer. Clean non food contacts as needed to prevent soil accumulation
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered receptacle in gender neutral bathroom. REPEAT. 6-302.11 Supply toilet tissue at each toilet. -Pf Observed no toilet paper in gender neutral bathroom at time of inspection. CDI - PIC replaced toilet paper from readily available supply. 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed toilet in need of additional cleaning.
54 1 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 dumpster open on both side. CDI - EHS closed dumpster before returning to interior premises. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster with no plug. Replace missing drain plug. 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. REPEAT.