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NameCHINA TOWN
Address203 W SEABOARD ST.
 
City/State/ZIP
BLADENBORO NC 28320
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyBladen
Inspection Date 3/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General CommentsDhester@bladenco.org

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P): Food shall be protected during storage by using food containers with lids or food wrappers. Cream cheese won tons stored unprotected in one door freezer. CDI-Pic covered opened food.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14 Cooling (P): Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and 135°F to 41°F within a total of 6 hours. See temperature observations. Containers of lo mein did not meet required cooling parameters within the first 2 hours of cooling. CDI-Pic voluntarily discarded pans of lo mein in walk-in cooler.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) : TCS Ready-to-eat foods shall be date marked with 7 day discard. Smoked pork is not date marked with 7 day discard. CDI-Pic date marked smoked pork with date not to exceed 7 days.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf): Proper cooling can be achieved by loosely covering food, separate food into shallow pans, use an ice bath, use ice as an ingredient, use blast chiller if available, or quick chill in walk-in freezer. Observed deep containers of lo mein tightly covered while cooling in walk-in cooler. CDI-Pic voluntarily discarded lo mein.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C):Back door does not self close. Self closure device is needed on back entrance. Door also needs to be tight fitting.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above floor. Observed onions stored on floor in kitchen.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C): Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between use. Wiping cloths stored on food prep tables.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C): Utensil handles shall be stored out of product. Measuring cup floating in container of lemonade inside walk-in cooler. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded lemonade.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) : Inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer is in poor repair-floors damaged- linoleum needs removing, finish is flaking from condenser in walk-in cooler, condensing pipes need to be rewrapped in walk-ins, door gaskets need to be replaced, door needs to close properly on walk-in freezer. Walk-in cooler door and frame in poor repair. Door frame is showing signs of deterioration. Rusted racks throughout kitchen including in walk-ins need replacing. Rusted shelf under FP tables need replacing throughout kitchen. Approved splash guard is needed between produce prep sink and three compartment sink. Splash guard is needed between meat prep sink and food prep table or table can be relocated. Counter tops storing register and plexiglass barrier is not in good repair. 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces - Cleanability (Pf): Soy buckets are not approved to be reused for food storage. Lemonade voluntarily discarded. Cutting board used for chopping cabbage shall be free of cracks and pits. CDI-Pic discarded cutting board. 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification (C) : Dorm room refrigerator and crockpots not approved
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C): All storage racks in walk-ins and in kitchen, outside of sweet/ sour sauce container and lower shelves of FP tables need additional cleaning.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.11 Outdoor Storage Surface (C): Dumpster and grease receptacle must be stored on smooth, concrete pad sloped to drain.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C): Floor, walls, and ceiling need to be repaired by replacing with approved material in some areas such as restrooms and in kitchen. Holes in walls need to be made smooth and easily cleanable. Linoleum and sheet of metal in walk-in cooler is not approved to be used to cover floor and needs to be removed. Ceiling tiles not approved in restrooms. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C): Floors, floor drains, ceiling tiles, and walls need additional cleaning throughout kitchen, restrooms, and walk-in units.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C): Lighting measured at 39 fc above FP table next to FP cooler, 11fc above handwashing sink, 7fc in walk-in cooler and 28-34 fc under hood system. At least 50 foot candles is needed where food is prepared, 20 fc above hand washing sinks, and 10fc inside walk-in cooler. Lighting has increased in kitchen above food prep sinks and under hood system.