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NameMAMAS CARIBBEAN GRILL
Address1504 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/10/2026
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
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . -Observed no thin-probe thermometer onsite during inspection. Obtain functioning thin-probe thermometer. -10 day verification visit required-
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. -Observed no label on large plastic container holding marinade. Observed no label on salt container. Label all containers with common name of food. -Great improvement noted since last inspection -1/2 points-
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. -Observed flies throughout kitchen. Observed back door open throughout inspection. Keep door closed or obtain screen door to prevent insect entry. -REPEAT-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 large container of rice stored directly on the floor in the kitchen. Raise off the floor.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. -Observed rice scoop stored directly on top of the rice cooker, with visible buildup of food residue on top. Store utensil in clean storage area (clean pan, clean table, etc).
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. -Observed unused equipment and items in back alley, directly outside back door. Remove old equipment and waste in back alley and in hallway to prevent the area from becoming a pest harborage. -REPEAT- Observed significant improvement from past inspection. PIC stated remaining unused equipment is scheduled to be removed.8
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 wall by the back door chipped and in need of repair or replacement so that it’s easily cleanable. -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 dark buildup on floors and walls throughout facility, and primarily behind large pieces of equipment. Increase frequency of cleaning. -Significant improvement noted since past inspection. Continue cleaning floors and walls throughout facility. Repair hole in brick wall by back door.-
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee phones stored on prep table. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Ensure employee items are stored in separate areas to prevent contamination of food or clean equipment/utensils. -REPEAT-