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NameCHINA INN
Address5630 N GRAHAM ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P- Observed raw chicken stored behind raw shrimp in prep unit. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in freezer out of hermetic packaging. CDI: PIC corrected storage order. REPEAT VIOLATION For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 raw beef stored over imitation crab meat sticks in walk in freezer out of hermetic packaging. CDI: Items reorganized. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed grease build up on bus tubs stored as clean. Observed chicken build up in crevice of chicken marinating bin. Observed significant build up on can opener blade. CDI: All items returned to area for washing. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No Yes No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf- Observed no written procedures for items being held on TPHC. -CDI- EHS provided written procedures and assisted PIC with filling them out. REPEAT VIOLATION TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety 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 egg rolls with no time stamp. Per PIC, items had been out since this morning at 11am. CDI: Time added to egg rolls. REPEAT VIOLATION
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-203.11 A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials may not be used to store, transport, or dispense food. Sanitizing solutions shall not be stored in or dispensed from containers previously containing other Poisonous or Toxic Materials. P Observed 5 gallon cleaning chemical bucket used to store salt. CDI: Product discarded and PIC will use soy sauce 5 gallon bucket going forward.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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 one squeeze bottle unlabeled. PIC stated it was water. CDI: Bottle labeled. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement made from previous inspection as only one item was not labeled.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a few boxes of shrimp stored on floor of walk in freezer. CDI: Items moved to shelving. REPEAT VIOLATION Improvement from previous inspection
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes 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 wire baskets with plastic coating coming off and baskets were rusted in these uncoated areas. Baskets seen being used for holding egg rolls. CDI: Baskets voluntarily discarded. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed peeling and rusted shelving in walk in cooler. Observed rusted shelving in dry storage area. Observed lid of chest freezer with exposed foam.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 build up of dust, food residue and debris on the sides of cooking equipment as well as some interior surfaces of prep units. Observed shelving in WIC in need of cleaning. REPEAT VIOLATION Some improvement from previous inspection. Continue to increase cleaning frequency.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door open. *NOTE: This is a shared dumpster area for the whole shopping center*
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 dust buildup on vents and ceilings, especially above WIC. Observed floors in need of cleaning, especially in hard to reach areas below and beneath equipment. Observed some buildup on walls/wall covering. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. REPEAT VIOLATION 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 floor tiles in need of repair throughout. Observed some ceiling tiles that appeared to have water damage and not fully intact. Observed doors leading to/from kitchen in need of repainting to be smooth and easily cleanable. REPEAT VIOLATION