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NameSHOWMARS - FREEDOM DRIVE
Address2601 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. EHS observed raw beef being stored over vegetables in the reach in freezer. CDI. PIC relocated the raw beef to a lower shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. EHS observed a box of unwashed produced on a shelf over washed and sliced tomatoes in the WIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. EHS observed dishes stacked with sticker residue and the blade of a can opener with food debris. CDI. PIC moved dishes to be rewashed. * REPEAT * Points not escalated due to improvement. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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. EHS observed chili being Hot Held at 122F. CDI. Food employee reheated the food 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. EHS observed a spray bottle of cleaner being stored on a shelf directly next to a can opener. CDI. PIC moved the spray bottle to the lowest shelf and moved the can opener to be rewashed.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Food employees were observed with bracelets.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. EHS observed a bowl in a pan of cooked rice. CDI. PIC had a food employee switch out the bowl with a scoop instead.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P. Hoses hangin at the mop sink and touching the bottom. CDI. PIC rolled up the hoses to not touch the ground.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. REHS observed a door open on the dumpster. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. REHS observed some debris around the dumpster.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 walls and ceiling in the cook area and behind dish area, vents, in need of cleaning.