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NameFORCHETTA/FINANCIAL GRIND
Address230 N COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsInspection led and typed by REHSI Jason Adamsky EHS observed asterisk beside chicken, pork and seafood. According to PIC all items are served fully cooked and do not honor temperature requests. EHS recommends asterisks to be removed.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed coffee shop dish machine reading 0 ppm after multiple runs. Observed QAC sanitizing solution in the 3 comp sink of the restaurant reading 100 ppm. PIC contacted ecolab for repair. VERIFICATION REQUIRED For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed food debris inside of the microwave. Clean as needed.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed many TCS food items above 41F in prep top unit (see temperature chart). Ambient air temperature was 37F. CDI- all food items besides raw beef were voluntarily discarded by PIC. Raw beef was moved to WIC. 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 REPEAT 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 baked apples with a prep date of 10/19. Observed soy milk with a prep date of 10/17. Observed opened heavy cream and lasagna stuffing with no date. Observed lettuce with 9 day date mark. CDI- PIC correctly labeled cream and lasagna. PIC discarded apples and soy milk. PIC corrected the lettuce label. 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 .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed potatoes, cream cheese, oatmeal, and milk missing from TPHC log. CDI- PIC added all items to the TPHC log. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed 3 containers of cut fruit at 48-53F in the coffee shop grab and go. PIC stated that the items had been cooling for 3 hours. CDI- fruit was moved to a RIC for rapid cooling. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes Yes 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed all items in coffee shop grab and go missing, quantity of contents, address of business, and ingredients. 3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. Observed items in coffee shop grab n go missing allergens. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6). Observed bulk cereals and granola on breakfast buffet bar without any labeling. REPEAT
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple flies near the coffee bar.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (D) When running water is used for storing utensils for moist foods, the water velocity must be sufficient to flush particulates to the drain. Observed in-use acai scoops under insufficient water pressure. CDI- PIC increased the intensity of the faucet.