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NameRICEBLOSSOM
Address8418 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/27/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 4 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes Yes No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed employee handle RTE cooked chicken with bare hands during inspection. CDI - Chicken voluntarily discarded. Repeat. 4 pts. Risk control intervention strategies to be discussed if no improvement by next inspection. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed multiple dented cans being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection. CDI - PIC removed. 0 pts.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed various TCS foods in prep units holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. All items had been in units for less than four hours. Units observed maintaining proper holding temperatures. CDI - PIC placed all items in WIC to cool. REHS recommended adding additional barriers to ensure foods stay cold during peak service times. Repeat. 1.5 pts. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray container of degreaser not labeled during inspection. CDI - PIC labeled. 0 pts
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 cooked chicken cooling outside of temperature control for over an hour during inspection. Observed cooked pork cooling in WIC while in a deep colander. Both items had been covered with plastic wrap. Items were not cooling hastily. CDI - Chicken moved to WIC to hasten cooling. Pork moved to sheet trays in WIF. Both items observed cooling at proper pace. Repeat. 0.5 pts. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed chicken thawing in stagnant water during inspection. CDI - Chicken drained and moved to WIC. 0 pts.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 pint container being stored in container of sauce as means to dispense the product. CDI - PIC removed. REHS recommended utilizing dispensing equipment with handles to preclude contamination of product. 0 pts.
44 0 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 multiple hotel pans being stored as clean while actively wet stacked together. Ensure all equipment is properly air dried before stacking. 0 pts.
47 0.50 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 heavily damaged cutting board being stored as clean during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. 0.5 pts.
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bins in women’s restrooms during inspection. Acquisition necessary. 0.5 pts.