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NameOLIVE GARDEN #1682
Address8225 NORTHLAKE COMMONS BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsVariance/HACCP plans for Cook Chill were observed and reviewed as in compliance. TPHC: Sliced Tomatoes at Salad prep line and garlic butter at cook line. EHS observed 2p - 6p tape sticker used at hot line items that were under proper temperature control for TCS foods.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed handsink at kitchen entrance with no handwashing signage. No other handsink or handwashing violations at time of inspection. CDI - PIC provided handwashing sign replacement prior to end of inspection. EHS provided handwashing stickers.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed thawing raw ground beef stored above one (1) tray of steak tips at WIC speedrack. CDI - Food employee rotated raw animal foods to prevent potential contamination prior to the end of inspection. EHS provided WIC storage order sticker. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed two (2) TCS food portions (broccoli and grilled chicken strips) held at heat lamp hot counter at temperatures below 135F. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of out of temperature TCS foods. 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 .
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a ramekin cup being used to scoop spices in one (1) dry spice container. CDI - PIC delegated removal of ramekin from spice bin. EHS advises use of reusable utensil with handle. REPEAT.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed three (3) stacks of single service articles (fry baskets and cardboard boats) stored with exposed food contact surfaces at cook line shelves and tables. CDI - EHS inverted single service articles to prevent potential contamination.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed two (2) flattened cardboard boxes utilized as storage surfaces beneath packaged juices in walk in freezer. Utilize non absorbent materials (foil, plastic sheeting) or trays to catch food or beverage drippings.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed one (1) male restroom toilet marked as out of order. Per conversation with PIC, plumber had been contacted to repair toilet.
55 0.50 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 excess, unmopped or squeegeed water pooling throughout establishment kitchen. Clean and dry floors to prevent moisture and/or wet soils accumulation.