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NameINCHINS BAMBOO GARDEN
Address9601 N TRYON ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed dish washer handle dirty dishes and then work with clean dishes at dish pit. CDI - PIC trained dish washer when to wash hands when handling dirty and clean dishes.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw fish stored above fully cooked chicken. CDI - PIC rearrange storage order to prevent contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed food employee drop bowl into trashcan and then place bowl in between clean dishes on clean dish storage shelf. CDI - Employee moved all dishes contaminated to dish machine for w/r/s. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several item in PU1 and PU2 cold holding above 41F. PIC stated a temperature check was preformed this morning and all items were in temperature. EHS observed food items in lower PU2 stacked on top of door seal not allowing food to stay within temperature. Prep units ambient temperature is 39F and 37F. CDI- PIC moved items from PU1 to WIC for rapid cooling. PIC voluntarily discarded all items out of temperature in PU2. PIC stated food items will be placed in smaller containers or stacked differently to stay within compliance. Facility had noncompliance with cold holding in four consecutive inspections. A risk control plan will be conducted. EHS has emailed risk control plan paperwork to PIC. EHS will complete a verification visit to go over completed paperwork and monitor cold holding. Continued noncompliance may result in permit action. 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 0 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 pot of chili oil stored on the floor. CDI - PIC moved off the ground to prevent contamination
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed several food employees without hair restraints working with food and handling equipment. CDI: PIC and Employees put on hair nets.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed handle stored in TCS items. CDI - PIC removed to prevent contamination.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes 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 multiple stacks of containers and pans wet stacked. CDI - Items separated to allow for air drying.
55 1 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 walls throughout facility with buildup of food and splatter. Increase cleaning frequency.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employees, beverages, and personal items on preparation table, and storage racks. CDI - PIC removed items to prevent contamination.