Charlotte restaurant cited for mouse poop, fruit flies during inspection
A Charlotte restaurant received a “B” grade during its November inspection by the Mecklenburg County Health Department for multiple violations, including the presence of mouse droppings and fruit flies.
Truc Vietnamese Cuisine, 4520 N. Tryon St., received a score of 86 during an inspection on Nov. 16.
Health department inspectors cited the restaurant mouse droppings were found in the kitchen and “an abundance of fruit flies” were seen inside the building, documents show.
Inspectors scheduled a verification on Nov. 21 to determine if the restaurant addressed the flies, documents show.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
Rinsing utensils in handwashing sink
Food debris and residue in handwashing sink
Fry baskets, tongs and utensils with build-up of food deposits
Perishable foods stored above required temperatures
Calls to the restaurant from The Charlotte Observer were not returned.
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70 percent.
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This story was originally published December 5, 2022 at 12:35 PM.
