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NameMAMA RICOTTAS/GK
Address601 S KINGS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P -Observed raw salmon in prep unit low cooler stored directly above ready-to-eat foods (chicken stock). -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -REPEAT- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P -Observed meatballs holding below 135F in hot well. -CDI- PIC properly reheated meatballs to 165F. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P -Observed sliced provolone above 41F in prep top. Observed provolone in double-stacked pan. All other TCS foods in cooler were properly cold holding at or below 41F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the provolone. Do not double-stack pans of TCS foods in flip tops. -Observed raw chicken breasts in cold drawer above 41F (left side of drawer at 40F, right side of drawer at 46F). PIC stated raw chicken was placed in cold drawers this morning, approximately one hour ago. Observed gasket caught underneath pan, preventing drawer from properly sealing closed. -CDI- Because chicken was placed in cooler less than 4 hours ago, PIC moved raw chicken to blast chiller for rapid cooling to 41F. During inspection, PIC fixed gasket and placed ambient thermometer in drawer. EHS observed ambient temperature at 36F. Once chicken reaches 41F, facility may cold hold in cold drawer, as long as temperature of TCS foods remains at or below 41F. -Observed mixed veggies holding above 41F in cold drawer. Observed all other foods in drawer at or below 41F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the mixed veggies. -Observed milk and half-and-half above 41F in drink reach-in cooler. Observed ambient temperature of cooler at 46F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the milk and half-and-half. -Do not cold hold TCS foods in cooler until it is repaired and properly cold holding at or below 41F. -3 day verification visit required- 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf -Observed heavily dented can stored among cans intended for use. Store heavily dented cans in separate area, where it is clearly defined for all employees that the can is not to be used. -CDI- PIC moved can to trash.
49 0.50 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 sticker residue on metal pans stored as clean. Observed stickers from catering orders peeling back, revealing sticker residue below. -Once stickers begin to peel back, fully remove stickers from those pans. Ensure no sticker residue remains. If stickers remain intact and cleanable, stickers may be kept on pan. -REPEAT-
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 drink stored among customer food in prep unit cooler. Store employee drinks in separate area to prevent contamination of customer food. -CDI- PIC removed employee drink.