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NameSHUN LEE PALACE
Address4340 COLWICK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEHS provided PIC with updated Employee Health Policy (in both English and Spanish) which includes the restriction and exclusion flow chart.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed a pan of raw shrimp stored directly behind a pan of washed/prepared zucchini, inside the flip top portion of make table 2. CDI: EHS explained storage order rules still apply in these units and PIC corrected storage order to prevent contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed two bustubs full of fried chicken chunks stored on the bottom shelf inside the 4-door RIF. PIC stated these were left in here after being cooled down yesterday. CDI: Food employees covered both bustubs with seran wrap to prevent contamination.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed chemical dish machine unable to reach minimum chlorine sanitizing levels, after 3 cycles had been ran and primed. PIC was told to not use the chemical dish machine until repairs have been made, and to utilize the 3-compartment sink for all multi-use utensils and equipment, and to switch to single-serve articles for all orders. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure facility is in compliance. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed mixing bowl of steamed broccoli and pan of re-hydrated rice noodles both cold holding above 41F inside the lowboy of make table 1. Food employees stated that they did not have either out of the unit today. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded both TCS food items. Observed pan of fried sweet and sour chicken cold holding above 41F inside the flip top portion of make table 2. PIC stated they had the lids of this unit kept open during lunch rush. CDI: Food employee moved pan of fried sweet and sour chicken into the WIC to rapidly cool down. 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 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2 Kikkoman soy sauce buckets stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area. CDI: Food employee removed off of the floor and placed onto a shelf. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed a damaged 5lb can stored commingled with other in-use cans. CDI: PIC moved damaged can to separate area to prevent contamination.
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 heavily soiled gaskets in all cold holding units throughout facility. 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 damaged dumpster lid. EHS advised PIC to contact Republic Services to have lid replaced.
55 0.50 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 damaged and protruding kickplate on wall outside of the WIC. Repair to prevent hazards. Observed damaged tile on the wall where magnetic strip for knives is attached behind the prep sink. Repair damaged tile. REPEAT VIOLATION.