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NameHOUSE OF TAIPEI
Address16500 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 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. Establishment uses approved food colorings.

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. Restore hot water to hand sink that is at least 100F. -0 points-
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 ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. CDI - Storage order was corrected. -0 points- 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 No No 4-602.11 (A) (1) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before each use with a different type of raw animal food. P Observed employee at prep line using same tongs to handle both raw chicken and raw shrimp in flip top unit. CDI - Tongs were taken to dish machine to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. New tongs were placed in each food item at flip top cooler to prevent cross contamination. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: 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 .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written procedures for TCS foods being held on TPHC. Establishment 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. Establishment has undergone change in management and TPHC procedures were lost. CDI - Written TPHC procedures were given to PIC. 3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P Observed raw shell egg being held on TPHC on service cart at prep line. Raw shell eggs are not listed on TPHC procedures. PIC explained that raw shell eggs are removed from cold holding, placed on TPHC at lunch service, and discarded when lunch service is concluded. Start and discard times were tracked using date marking sticker. CDI - Raw shell eggs were added to list of items being held on TPHC on TPHC template. -1.5 points-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 boxes of frozen food stored on floor of walk in freezer. -0 points-
47 1 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 wooded shelf in walk in cooler being used to store ready to eat foods. Remove shelf and/or replace with item that is non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable. -REPEAT- -1 point-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 shelving and plastic shelving liners in walk in cooler with build up of food debris and residues. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points-