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NameSHOWMARS CHARLOTTE PLAZA
Address201 S COLLEGE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed the following foods cold holding > 41 F inside prep top: Chicken salad, coleslaw, feta cheese and lettuce. Discussion with PIC revealed that these were placed into the unit at 7:00 AM. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all foods held > 4 hours and replaced them with new product temping at < 41 F. -3- ***Facility placed on 30 day risk control plan for cold holding due multiple consecutive repeat violations. 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.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(4)(5) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. - P. Observed raw shelled eggs and hashbrowns left overs from TPHC cooling in the walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded foods. -1.5-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No 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 stacked single service hinged containers and bowls on top shelving unit above prep station. Invert to prevent contamination. -0-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed large chest freezer where old WIF was. Ensure chest freezer is commercial. -1-
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 wall corner right of prep unit. Repair the wall to prevent further damage and harboring of pests. -0-