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NameDUMPLING LADY OPTIMIST
Address1115 N BREVARD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/10/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 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 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employee fail to discard gloves after food prep tasks and wiping hands on unclean cloth. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee remove and replace gloves. 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed sheet pans holding dumplings being stacked on top of one another, directly contacting food. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC removed trays from direct contact and had trays wrapped to prevent potential for contamination.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed top tray of dumplings in cold drawer, shredded chicken and bean sprouts in flip top, all temping above 41F. CDI- PIC removed items to rapidly cool in reach-in freezer. *REPEAT* 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 .
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. Gaskets on prep unit needing repair. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Wooden cooking spoons beginning to chip. Repair, seal or replace.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Remove unclean speaker to designated area away from prep and holding areas. CDI- PIC removed speaker to designated location.