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NameCHINA PALACE
Address9211 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/20/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsFacility has voluntarily closed. Repair tech came while EHS was finishing up inspection, Per repair tech Freon is low and unit has iced over. Unit is placed in defrost mode. Repair tech states should take about 1 or 2 hours. EHS left card with PIC to text once units have been repaired. Facility is moving TCS items from prep unit and WIC to WIF. Per PIC all items were prepped this morning. Facility uses approved food coloring.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed back hand washing sink blocked by mops and other cleaning items. CDI Items were removed
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several food items above 41F located in prep unit and WIC REPEAT.. CDI.. Facility is voluntarily closing. PIC states repair tech is coming today to repair/check the unit. Food for WIC and Prep unit will ne moved to WIF For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code.Observed AC unit spitting liquid from fan. Uncovered Food was located under fan, CDI..Food was voluntarily discarded.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp wiping cloth on prep unit.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed bowl stored in broccoli.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed used tin cans used for storing food. 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 shelving throughout facility rusted. REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC and Prep unit with high temps. WIC 48 PIC unit top 49..RIC 44
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 hood vents in need of cleaning.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed facility in need of cleaning. Please sweep hard to reach areas and pick up clothes on floor throughout facility.