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Name

NILE GROCERY & CAFE

Address

3113 N SHARON AMITY RD

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28205

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/20/2026

Final Score @ Grade

General Comments

EHS verified all clearly labeled and identifiable spices and herbs as approved additives. Further assessment remains needed of items without invoices, to be made on return visit. PIC was advised that items for retail sale packaged onsite may be labeled with only the establishment name, if product information is available upon request, and items are not for self-service. For this method, the foods must be stored in employee-only accessible areas, such as behind the counter, or in back of store.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
11	1	Food obtained from approved source	Yes	No	No	3-201.11(A) Use food from approved sources only.-P Observed establishment unable to verify supplier of several spices, herbs, grains decanted from their original packages into smaller containers, and offered for retail sale. CDI- Unverified items removed from service until verification can be conducted. A return visit will be made in September when co-owner returns to verify invoices and reassess compliance of proper food source. Do not use unapproved food items for service or sale until verified by Health Department. (-1)
16	0	Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized	Yes	No	No	4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed chlorine bleach above 200ppm in 3 comp sink sanitize basin. (-0)
37	2	Food properly labeled: original container	No	Yes	No	REPEAT. 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed facility buying bulk spices and repackaging them into small containers for retail sale with labels not containing the ingredients list, or name and place of business. EHS advised PIC to put the product name and facility address on the containers and keep ingredient sheets at the register for customer’s information. Note: PIC was advised that a return visit will be made within the month to reassess the food labeling, and if not in compliance, a Risk Control Plan or Intent to Suspend may be issued. PIC is encouraged to reach out to EHS with any questions or support needs in order to reach compliance. (-2)
39	2	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display	No	Yes	No	REPEAT. 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple bags of flower on ground in front corridor upon entrance. PIC advised to bring crates like the others nearby and bring items off floor at least 6 inches. (-2)
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 large mixer stored on unsealed wooden platform in main kitchen. EHS advised PIC to replace with metal, plastic, or other non-absorbent and cleanable material. (-0)