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NameHOUSE OF TAIPEI
Address16500 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses TPHC procedures for lo mein, cooked chicken, cooked beef, cooked shrimp, cooked pork, and mixed vegetables during peak service times. Start and end times are tracked using dry erase board above prep table. Written TPHC procedures located on back wall.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed no hot water at rear handwashing sink in kitchen. Restore hot water. -0 points-
13 1 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 heavily dented can of hoisin sauce stored on dry storage rack. CDI - Hoisin sauce was discarded. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed purple cabbage in walk in cooler with build up of mold. CDI - Cabbage was discarded. -REPEAT- -1 point-
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed container of tightly wrapped cut iceberg lettuce cooling in walk in cooler. Initial temperature was measured at 43F. after 20 minutes of cooling no decrease in internal temperature was noted. CDI - Plastic wrapping was removed from container to allow cold air to circulate in and around food. Cut iceberg lettuce was 41F by end of inspection. -0 points- For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 container of tightly wrapped cut iceberg lettuce cooling in walk in cooler. Iceberg did not meet cooling parameters during inspection. CDI - Plastic wrap was removed to allow cold air to circulate in and around food. PIC has been advised to revise cooling methods/procedures for TCS foods. -0.5 points- 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 .
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed ice scoops stored in ice machine with handle making contact with ice. Observed tablespoons used as utensils in container of chopped garlic with handle making contact with garlic. -0.5 points-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard being used to line shelving holding buckets of soy sauce. Remove cardboard and/or replace with items that is non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed recycling dumpster with open lids. -0 points-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee's clothing stored on sacks of sugar in dry storage area. Designate an area for the storage of employee possessions away from food, equipment, and utensils. -0 points-