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NameDRAGON BUFFET
Address8170 S TRYON ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/15/2026
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
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the hand sink in the back of the facility. -CDI- Paper towels were immediately provided. (0 pts)
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed fried chicken wings, cooked pork, and crab in the 2 door RIC above 41F. Observed ambient temperature of the unit at 40F. PIC stated that the items were out of temperature due tot he doors being constantly opened and closed. -CDI- PIC placed the necessary items in the WIC to be quickly cooled. (1 .5 pts) 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a spray bottle of degreaser and a spray bottle of bleach that were not labeled. -CDI- Bottles were labeled. (1 pt)
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed prep sink filled with frozen pork that was being thawed in still water. EHS observed that the cold water could only reach 82F, likely due to the temperatures outside. -CDI- Frozen pork was removed and placed in the WIC to thaw correctly. (0.5 pts)
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths not being stored in a sanitizer solution in between uses. -CDI- A chlorine solution was made and soiled rags were placed in the solution. (0 pts)
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes 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 wet stacked containers that were stored as clean and dried. Separate to allow proper air drying. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
47 0.50 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 gaskets on the 2 door RIC. Replace damaged gaskets. (0.5 pts)
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 non-food contact surface areas throughout Facility soiled with debris/residue. Increase cleaning frequency. (0 pts)
55 0.50 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. REPEAT*** 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 heavy accumulation of debris/residue on the floors throughout the facility, primarily in the hard to reach places such as under the cook station and by the dish pit. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts)