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NameCHINA GARDEN #3
Address8016 CAMBRIDGE COMMONS DR
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/11/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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)(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 over raw beef in the WIF (Both outside of original packaging). No contamination observed during inspection. -CDI- PIC Rearranged foods to reflect proper storage order. Ensure proper storage order procedures are followed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed the majority of food requiring date marking date marked, however observed egg rolls, pork wontons, cream cheese, and general Tso chicken all present in the RTE form in the facility with no date marking. EHS and PIC discussed prep/cook dates. All food within 7 days. -CDI- PIC was able to back date all non-date marked foods. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P- Observed a can of commercial pesticides in the rear of the facility by the back door. PIC stated that they have used the can to spray the back door to prevent flies from coming in. EHS explained to the PIC that domestic pesticides are not allowed for use in the restaurant. The area of application is not near any food, food contact surfaces, or other areas of potential contamination. Facility does have commercial pesticide applicator that services them. -CDI- PIC removed domestic pesticide and stated he will not use anymore.
37 2 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 several spices and sauces on the prep areas and wok station with no label present. Ensure that all working food containers are labeled. Some of the labels were also worn and unable to be read. PIC stated that it is only him and his wife working and they know the contents of the food, EHS explained that all working food containers require labeling.
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 torn gaskets on the door of the WIF and ice buildup around the door as well. Ensure that gaskets are repaired and ice buildup is removed. Ensure that equipment is maintained in good repair.