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NameCHINA TEA ROOM
Address11112 S TRYON ST
SUITE B
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28273
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/10/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed employee medicine being stored on the top shelf of the flip top low boy. No Contamination was observed. -CDI- Employee relocated medicine to an appropriate area. (1 pt)
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed 2 dented cans being stored with other cans that were not damaged. -CDI- PIC relocated the dented cans on the bottom shelf away from other products. Due to severity, points not taken. (0 pts)
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed a knife that was stored in between the flip top unit and a wire rack. -CDI- PIC removed the knife and placed it in the dish pit to be W/R/S. (0 pts)
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No 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 stacks of metal containers wet stacked while said to be clean and dried. Separate to allow proper air drying. (0.5 pts)
49 0.50 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 the accumulation of food debris/residue on non-food contact surfaces such as doors, wire racks, gaskets, etc. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 residue and debris build up next to/behind them fryer station. Increase cleaning frequency. Due to severity, points not taken. (0 pts)