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NameDUMPLING LADY, THE
Address123 E 27TH ST
STE 104
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsDumplings held on speed racks at start of inspection were pending being removed to blast chiller set at -15F. PIC stated that stirring has been implemented as a part of the cooling process. Food coloring used with spinach wraps.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsink with brownish water built up due to drain plug being used. CDI- EHS discussed handsink usage with PIC, PIC had employee begin process of cleaning sink.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). SEE COMMENT BELOW. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed cooked chicken held in walk-in freezer without date of original prep. PIC stated that item was dated for when food was bagged on 5/8, not when cooked on 5/7. CDI- PIC had correct labeling applied to items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards needing to be resurfaced or replaced. EHS discussed with PIC.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dish pit area where ceiling is leaking. Observed baseboarding under dish rack needing to be repaired.