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NamePAGODA CHINESE RESTAURANT
Address5304 SUNSET RD
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 2 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes Yes No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed two #10 cans of soy sauce and oyster sauce with deep dents on dry storage rack. CDI - PIC discarded two #10 cans.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with black and pink build up on ice shield. Increase frequency of cleaning.
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 raw marinated chicken above 41F in low boy cooler from 12:00PM. CDI - PIC moved container of raw chicken to WIC to quickly 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 .
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 side door open with secondary screen door closed with gaps along the frame of the door. PIC will have frame sealed properly.
55 0.50 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 general cleaning need under and around cooking equipment especially behind fryer station.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed hood filters with heavy grease build up. PIC stated hood system company is schedule for sometime this month.