A98.5

CHINA SAUTE

9248 ALBEMARLE RD, SUITE 9252, Charlotte, NC 28227

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060017989

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 14, 2026

Inspections on record38

On record sinceAug 8, 2014

Score history

Aug 8, 2014Higher is betterOct 14, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 14, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed chicken and noodles in the lowboy unit uncovered. Ensure that all foods are covered when not in the process of cool. -CDI- EHS coached PIC that all foods shall be covered when not actively cooling. PIC understood.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. -P- Observed stored thermometer with build up of soil and debris present on the probe portion as well as the handle. Ensure that thermometers are properly sanitized prior to being stored away. -CDI- PIC sanitized thermometer with sanitizer and then cleaned the handle portion.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed personal food container in the WIC above food for customers. No Contamination Observed ensure that employee food is kept separate and away from food for sale.

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Jun 16, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed several of the sauces present on the wok station with no labeling present. Ensure that all working containers of food are properly labeled.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several small fruit flies in the men’s restroom, and observed 2 larger flies in the kitchen of the facility. Observed pests not in contact with food or food contact surfaces. Ensure existing pest control is increased.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Corrected during inspection

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 3 metal bowls wet stacked together. Ensure that all equipment is properly air dried prior to stacking after being washed, rinsed, and sanitized. -CDI- Bowls were un-stacked.

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Feb 10, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed fryer in the rear of the facility that was not working. PIC stated that facility needs to get the broken fryer fixed. Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

Repeat violation

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 a buildup of food debris and residue on the wok cook line, on the sides of the fryers in the facility, on the handles of the lowboy refrigeration equipment, and on the shelving above the 3-comp sink. Ensure that facilities Non-food contact surfaces are cleaned and maintained as clean. REPEAT

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Oct 29, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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May 27, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee food stored directly on top of customer food in WIC. -CDI- PIC moved employee food to bottom shelf. -REPEAT-

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Feb 5, 2025 A 95.5 · 5 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. -Observed no certified food protection manager on site during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#15 · Food separated & protected −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P -Observed raw shrimp stored above soy sauce in WIC. -CDI- PIC moved shrimp and corrected storage order. -REPEAT- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#18 · Proper cooking time & temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P -Observed chicken wings cooked to an internal temperature of 147F. PIC stated facility cooks wings in two steps by frying them first on one day, cooling them down in the WIC, then frying them on a later day. PIC stated that she was currently doing the first step in the process. Facility has no approved procedures for non-continuous cooking. EHS educated PIC on the requirements for state approval to use non-continuous cooking. Without state approval, facility must fully cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165F, without a consumer advisory on the menu. -CDI- PIC placed chicken wings back in the fryer to an internal temperature of 195F.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. -Observed shelves housing clean dishes held up by severed electrical cord. Fix shelving. -REPEAT-

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1

Repeat violation

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. -Observed employee cups stored on prep top by three-compartment sink, directly next to bowl of prepped chicken. -CDI- PIC moved the chicken. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee food stored directly on top of customer food in WIC. -CDI- PIC moved employee food to bottom shelf. -REPEAT-

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Oct 22, 2024 A 97.5 · 5 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw beef and shrimp stored over sauce in the walk in cooler. CDI- Raw beef and shrimp relocated to raw meat area. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray bottle of hood cleaner without a label. CDI- Spray bottle labeled.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed shelves housing clean dishes held up by string. Fix shelving.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed raw egg trays stored throughout the facility. Removed all items once eggs are removed/ used.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored with customer items in the dry storage area and throughout the facility. Keep employee items in a designated area.

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Mar 19, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (D) Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking out of a container that does not have a straw and lid.- P Observed employee cough then go back to cooking without hand wash. CDI- Employee wahsed hands.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 missing tiles under the prep top unit. Replace missing tiles. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed concrete exposed under the 3 comp and prep sinks.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored with customer items in the walk in cooler. Keep items separate.

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Dec 6, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

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 shredded lettuce cooling covered inside of the walk-in cooler and cooked lo-mein cooling covered inside of the lowboy reach-in unit. Refer to temperature chart. PIC advised that shredded lettuce was prepared around 9:30 and lo mein at 10:30 this morning. CDI - PIC uncovered both containers and quickly transferred them to the walk-in freezer for adequate cooling towards < 41 F. -0.5- 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.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at prep sink cold water faucet handle when fixture is turned on. Repair. -0-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed door and shelving boards stored on sides of hallway leading to restrooms. Remove. -0-

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Jul 27, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed front end employee take customer payment with right hand gloved then proceed to the kitchen to prepare foods at fryer. CDI - Employee coached. Glove discarded and hands washed. -2-

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer solution of 0 P.P.M. Cl. CDI - PIC discarded and remade solution registering at 100 P.P.M. -0-

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.12 (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed soiled knife stored on magnetic wall mount. CDI - Utensil relocated to 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. -0-

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee foods co-mingling with retail foods inside of walk-in cooler. -0-

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Apr 26, 2023 A 97 · 4 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P Observed employee working with raw chicken using gloves, then proceeded to rinse gloves and go back to fryer station to finish cooking a different batch of wings with no glove change or hand wash in between. CDI: EHS instructed employee to wash hands and provided education on when to wash.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand sink near back door. CDI: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink.

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef on sheet pans in WIF. CDI: PIC rearranged storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee cooking chicken wings without a hair restraint.

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Jan 31, 2023 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsink blocked by large garbage can and chair making it not accessible for use. CDI: area around handsink was cleared. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed scrub brush being stored in handsink. CDI: Handsink cleared. Only use this handsink for handwashing

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed rice warmer with fried rice at a temperature below 135F. PIC stated that he just added a cold sauce to the rice and the temperature dropped. CDI: PIC reheated rice to over 165F in wok then continued to hot hold rice.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Repeat violation

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 cracks floor tiles throughout kitchen and under equipment. Observed tiles missing on wall above 3 comp sink. REPEAT Improvements made since prior inspection

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1

Repeat violation

6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 0 ft candle lighting in walk in freezer. PIC stated that the issue was not the light bulb and that a maintenance request after the last inspection determined that it is an electrical/wiring issue. Repair to meet lighting requirements. REPEAT

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Dec 1, 2022 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer bucket holding wiping cloth with over 200 ppm chlorine solution. CDI: PIC diluted solution to 50 ppm.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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 staining and build up on ceiling tiles in kitchen. Observed floors under equipment with debris and build up and in need of general cleaning. 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 cracks floor tiles throughout kitchen and under equipment. Observed tiles missing on wall above 3 comp sink.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed 0 ft candle lighting in walk in freezer. PIC states that the light bulb burnt out. Replace bulb to meet lighting requirement.

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Jul 12, 2022 A 95.5 · details not yet loaded