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NameMELTING POT
Address901 S KINGS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. -Observed handsink by dish machine blocked by dishes rack. -CDI- PIC moved rack to make handsink accessible.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P -Observed cooked potatoes holding in expo prep unit above 41F. Ambient temperature of unit was observed at 39F. All other foods in unit were non-TCS. PIC stated potatoes were placed in cooler less than 4 hours ago. -CDI- PIC moved potatoes to WIC for rapid cooling. EHS observed potatoes cooling at sufficient rate to reach 41F within 4 hours. 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 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes 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 chicken potstickers, mushroom ravioli, and meatballs in entree prep top without date marks. Observed portioned sauces (Gorgonzola, green goddess, garlic Dijon butter) in tall reach-in cooler without date marks. -CDI- PIC verified prep/cook dates of all items by referencing large batches in WIC and properly added date marks. Ensure all food has a date mark on each container, if the food is held overnight on the premises. -Observed cream puffs and ice cream mix stored in dessert lowboy held past its 7-day timeframe (open date of 10/1). Observed whole milk and half and half milk without date marks. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the cream puffs and ice cream mix. PIC verified open dates of milk/half and half and added date marks. -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 .
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 buildup of food residue in interior of reach-in coolers. Observed excessive water buildup on interior bottom of dessert reach-in coolers.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee food stored above customer food in dessert lowboy. Observed employee jacket/bag stored above customer dry food/clean dishes.