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NameLANZHOU HAND-PULLED NOODLES
Address929 PARK CENTER DR
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/13/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 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 beef in tall reach-in cooler with incorrect date mark (1/26), when PIC stated it was originally cooked on 2/9. Observed sticker on cover for beef, which PIC stated was re-used from older batch. -CDI- PIC removed old date mark and added correct date mark sticker. -Observed dumplings in WIC without date mark. -CDI- PIC verified dumplings were cooked yesterday and properly added date mark. REPEAT -If same violation is observed on next inspection, facility may be placed on Risk Control Plan for date marking. 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. -Observed containers of food stored directly on the floor in the WIC. 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. -Observed lettuce stored adjacent to raw chicken in WIC, directly touching the raw chicken container and the wall of the WIC. Store lettuce in container to protect it from contamination.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. -Observed spoon used for rice being stored in water that was 69F. -REPEAT-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. -Observed household slow cooker in facility, used for hot holding braised beef. Hot holding equipment must be ANSI/ NSF certified. Observed Chefman slow cooker (household-use only). Obtain commercial grade equipment.
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 food residue accumulated on floor in walk-in-freezer. Observed dark buildup on flooring underneath low reach-in cooler, by front hand sink. Increase frequency of cleaning.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee food stored above customer food in the WIC and tall reach-in cooler. Store employee food below or adjacent to customer food, to prevent contamination of customer food. -REPEAT-