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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 7/7/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsFacility voluntarily closed facility and voluntarily discarded all TCS foods in the WIC.

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 PIC wash unaware that the WIC was at an ambient temperature of 64F and all TCS food items were above 41F. (1 pt) 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.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed a utensils being stored in the hand sink next to the prep sink. -CDI- Utensil was removed. (0 pts)
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several metal containers and a large metal scoop soiled with debris/residue while being stored as clean. -CDI- Items were placed in the 3 comp sink to be W/R/S. (1.5 pts) 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all items in the WIC above 41F. Ambient temperature of the WIC was recorded at 64F. PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS food items during inspection and voluntarily closed the facility. (1.5 pts) 3 day VERIFICATION REQUIRED**** 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 .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roaches throughout facility such as gaskets, under prep areas, behind prep sink etc. PIC called exterminator to have the facility serviced. (1 pt)
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes 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. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC condensers not functioning correctly producing an ambient temperature of 64F. -CDI- PIC Immediately called a technician to have the condenser fixed. (0 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 large accumulation of debris/residue on gaskets and shelves throughout the facility. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts)
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 accumulation of residue and debris on the floors and walls throughout facility. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)