A99
SK SPECIALTY SERVICES TAI'S KITCHEN
3415 WESTINGHOUSE BV, UNIT 2, Charlotte, NC 28273
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110047
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedJun 23, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceMar 26, 2021
Score history
Mar 26, 2021Higher is betterJun 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 23, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
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) 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 . Observed several aluminum containers of metti, mutter and malai and containers of fried rice being stored in reach in freezer without date marks. CDI: PIC date marked items.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed PIC without a thin probe thermometer for measuring thin foods. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed a stack of single use containers being stored outside of their original packaging right side up on prep shelf. Store containers inverted or in their original packaging to protect against cotamination.
Feb 27, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No TCS foods were being held in coolers or freezers. Operator has been out for a while and brought few items with her today to be prepared right away.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 30, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No TCS food items were observed in coolers, only freezer during time of inspection.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1
Repeat violation
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed a tent being stored on top of hot holding equipment on dry storage shelf and cardboard boxes of equipment being stored on top shelf of dry storage shelf above food items and equipment. Store items in a designated area away from food items and equipment. REPEAT.
Jun 16, 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 personal items on shelf above prep table. No active contamination was observed. stored with food used for customers. Store personal items away from food/ food contact surfaces where cross contamination may occur. CDI - PIC moved items to lower shelf. - 1 - REPEAT
Feb 9, 2024 A 98 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P
Observed cooked food items in ziploc bags that were prepared previously but not dated prior to placing in the freezer. CDI PIC discarded product. Repeat.
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 .
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal food items stored with food used for customers. Label and store personal food on bottom shelf to separate and prevent Cross contamination. Repeat.
Sep 27, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed PIC with certification that expired April 10th of this year. Repeat.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
Observed blended rice mixture prepared the day before and not dated. CDI item dated.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed aloo curry from over a month ago not dated. CDI product discarded.
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 .
#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 multiple ziploc bags of food in freezer that was not labeled. CDi items labeled.
#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 water bottle and personal cell phone stored on shelf above prep table. CDI items moved to clear shelf below.
Jun 9, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed PIC with certification that expired April 10th of this year.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Mar 1, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed open package of mozzarella cheese without date. CDI - PIC added date to package. -1.5 points
Dec 9, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no procedures for cleaning vomit/diarrhea events. EHS provided education and guidance documents to PIC and explained requirements under the 2017 Food Code. -0 points
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed 0 ppm of chlorine sanitizer in dish machine. PIC called to have dish machine serviced. A VR no later than 12/12 is required to verify dish machine is serviced and dispensing proper concentration of sanitizer. -1.5 points
Sep 28, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P. Observed raw shel eggs stored above veggies in walk-in cooler. CDI- shell eggs were placed on bottom shelf.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one container of tumeric that was not labeled. CDI- containers were labeled.
Jun 18, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
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 dish machine drain boards need to be re-caulked to wall.
Mar 26, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
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 dish machine drain boards need to be re-caulked to wall.
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 black build up at caulk line at dish machine drainboard on clean side.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SK SPECIALTY SERVICES TAI'S KITCHEN” or State ID 20600110047). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.