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Name

LUPIES CAFE

Address

2718 MONROE RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28205

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

10/6/2025

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

EHS advised PIC not to use the same dry erase board for both the front WIC and prep unit tcs foods. It appears that this would be too difficult to maintain. Today there were food dates missing from the white board. EHS suggest using the white board for items in the prep unit and writing dates directly on foods in the WIC. No violations sited today due PIC being educated and the processes changed.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
6	0.50	Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use	Yes	Yes	No	2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink stored over prep unit. CDI PIC moved drink. REPEAT
16	0	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized	No	No	No	4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed white shield in the ice machine with buildup in the corners.
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 cut cantaloupe in the prep top above 41F. PIC stated that it was put in the unit at 10 am today. CDI PIC put the cut cantaloupe in the WIC and cooled down to 41F 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 .
28	0	Toxic substances properly identified stored & used	Yes	No	No	7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed an aerosol can of bug spray at the facility. CDI EHS educated PIC and she removed can from the premises
39	0	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display	Yes	No	No	3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food directly on the floor in the storage room and in the WIC. CDI PIC put food on a shelf.
47	0.50	Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used	No	No	No	4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed shelves lined with cardboard, Also observed rust buildup on bottom shelf of prep table and shelves in storage and the WICs. Also observed multiple walls throughout the facility with peeling paint.
49	1	Non-food contact surfaces clean	No	Yes	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 Shelves in storage and Walk in cooler, gaskets of refrigeration units, sides of cooking/holding equipment, legs/shelves underneath equipment have buildup on them and need to be cleaned. REPEAT
55	1	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	No	Yes	No	6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed multiple cracked floor tiles and wall and baseboard damage throughout the facility. REPEAT 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 Floors, walls and ceilings need to be cleaned throughout. REPEAT 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 2 budging ceiling tiles.
56	0	Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used	Yes	No	No	6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee vitamins on the shelf above the prep top. CDI PIC moved vitamins.