Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameGREAT WALL OF CHINA SOUTH
Address6666 CARMEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/29/2025
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
General CommentsEHS advised PIC that facility can operate with ice bathes in the disrepaired prep unit temporarily. EHS advised PIC that facility cannot open tomorrow without the unit being repaired. If EHS returns to facility tomorrow and TCS foods are not being held at 41F or below facility will be asked to voluntarily close until the unit is repaired. Facility is placing Cut cabbage and Cut Napa cabbage to TPHC. EHS verified that procedures were filled out correctly onsite by PIC Zheng. EHS will return for a 10-day verification to ensure that facility is complying with TPHC procedures. EHS will make a 10-day For a reinspection contact Mecklenburg County Environmental Health at 980-314-1620
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No No 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf Observed that the PIC is unable to perform proper cooling methods, time/temperature for safety foods are not being held at proper temperatures, PIC was unaware of how employees sanitize dishes in the 2 compartment sink, Food employees were unaware of health policies and PIC was unaware of health policies as well. 10-DAY VR Required. A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No No No 2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf Observed that food employees were unaware of employee health policies and PIC stated that employees have not had a health training in years. 10-DAY VR.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooked chicken, fried chicken, raw chicken, and cooked noddles that were cooling from Monday and Sunday night that did not meet cooling parameters. Observed multiple container of raw chicken that were prepped Sunday and had not cooled within parameters. See temperature chart. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded all items that did not meet the cooling window. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cut cabbage mix, cut cabbage, cut Napa cabbage, roast pork, and cooked shrimp in grill prep unit and raw beef and raw chicken in the grill prep lowboy holding temperatures above 41F. Items were placed in the WIC as PIC stated that they had been pulled out an hour prior at opening. Ambient air temperature of the unit is 50F. **REPEAT** *FULL POINTS** 3-DAY VR. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed no date mark on cooked ribs in the walk in cooler. Observed no date marks cooked pork, cut cabbage in prep units, and in walk in coolers. CDI- PIC labeled cooked ribs as they were prepared the prior day and employee labeled items in prep unit and walk in cooler. 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 .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed chicken being held on TPHC without a time label. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the chicken as it was the end of shift. 10 Day-VR
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed dish washing soap stored in a mushroom can. EHS advised that the chemicals removed from their original containers must be labeled.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed products that missed the cooling window in large deep pans, covered with plastic wrap. EHS provided education on proper cooling methods. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded products that missed the cooling window. **REPEAT** For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No 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 multiple working containers of food throughout the facility that were not labeled. EHS advised that all secondary working containers should be labeled.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food with a bracelet.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counter. EHS advised that wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizing solution.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed several pans wet stacked in clean dish storage area. **REPEAT**
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 the grill prep unit in disrepair during the inspection. Repair unit as soon as possible.
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 gaskets on most of the coolers/cooling units heavily soiled with food debris/residue. Increase cleaning frequency. **REPEAT**
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 several damaged floor tiles throughout the kitchen. Repair or replace the necessary tiles. **REPEAT **