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NameDRAGON BUFFET
Address8170 S TRYON ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/5/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed a lug of raw salmon in the WIC that did not have a covering to help prevent contamination. -CDI- PIC immediately placed a lid on the lug of salmon. (0 pts)
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed chlorine dish machine with a concentration of 0ppm while actively being used. -CDI- PIC replaced the chlorine solution. Concentration was at 50ppm. Dishes were re-washed. (1.5 pts) 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
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed a bottle of Pepto Bismol being stored on the wire rack in the WIC next to a container of sauce. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the Pepto Bismol. There was no immediate risk of contamination. Points not taken. (0 pts)
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed damaged screen on back door of the facility. Repair screen to help prevent the entry of potential pests. (0 pts)
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed knives being stored in between the wok station and the fryers. -CDI- PIC removed the knives and placed them in the dish pit to be WIC. (0.5 pts)
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed stacks of metal insert containers wet stacked while said to be stored as clean and dried. Separate containers to allow proper air drying. (0.5 pts)
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 faucet handles on the hand sink closest to the dish pit. Repair damaged handles. (0 pts)
49 1 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 wire shelves soiled with food debris/residue. Also observed the accumulation of grime buildup on the gasket of the WIC. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking prep sink towards the front of the facility. Also observed leaking hand sink due to damaged handle (see #47). Repair plumbing. (1 pt)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 chipped/damaged tiles throughout the facility. Repair or replace damaged tiles. (0 pts)