Restaurant inspection uncovers ‘large roaches’ at Pineville Chinese takeout joint
A Charlotte-area Chinese restaurant received a “B” grade from the Mecklenburg County Health Department for numerous health violations, including the presence of live and dead insects.
China Express, 315 S. Polk St., in Pineville, received a score of 86 during its May 23 inspection.
Health department inspectors cited the restaurant after finding “four large roaches in the rear portion of the kitchen,” documents show. The restaurant was also written up when inspectors noticed dead insects under a sink in the kitchen.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
Moldy bell pepper in walk-in cooler
Food stored uncovered in coolers
Dead roaches inside pans stored as clean
Shrimp, chicken, pork, peas, carrots, lo mein and pot stickers stored above required temperatures
Food buildup on shelves inside walk-in cooler
This is the restaurant’s second “B” grade.
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70 percent.
The Charlotte Observer contacted the restaurant for comment regarding its score prior to publication.
This story was originally published May 26, 2023 at 12:56 PM.
