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NameOPEN KITCHEN
Address1318 W MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several (greater than ten (10)) TCS food items throughout establishment within cold holding at greater than 41F. Per conversation with PIC, items had been out of cold holding during lunch period. CDI - All items were placed within properly functioning cold holding and were observed cooling correctively during inspection. Items that were not observed cooling sufficiently (I.E. lettuce from standing RIC 1) were disposed of voluntarily. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 three (3) portions of TCS, non date mark exempt food (cooked sausage in RIC 1 and two trays of lasagna in RIC 2) with dates greater than 7 days prior (4/28 and 4/29, respectively.) CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of date food. 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 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 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 a bin containing a light colored powdered substance without a label. PIC stated it was cracker meal. CDI-Employees created label for all working container.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed two (2) glue traps with properly captured dead insects. Remove glue traps that are harboring dead pests. Call pest control as needed for additional service.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed one (1) bin of raw flounder that was received not immersed in ice, in contact with ice in RIC 3. EHS advised PIC to utilize ice bins, bagged ice, or draining pans to avoid direct contact with undrained ice on food, outside of prepared food wherein ice is an ingredient (I.E. cooked pasta.) REPEAT.
41 1 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed two (2) sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths in QUAT sanitizer at less than 50 ppm. CDI -EHS and employee emptied the old sanitizer buckets and replaced them with new sanitizer at approximately 200ppm. REPEAT.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed approximately six (6) unopened boxes of sealed single service articles (cup lids, cups, etc.) stored in outdoor shed beneath damaged interior roof (dust, insulation, etc.) Observed one (1) stack of boxes within storage shed stored on the floor. Move single service articles from beneath potential contaminants. REPEAT.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed one (1) dumpster with open side door. CDI - PIC closed dumpster door prior to returning to interior premises.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 damaged interior of ceilings in out door storage shed.