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NameCAFE MONTE
Address4705 ASHLEY PARK LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/20/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsShellfish tags, Aquacultured letters, Parasite Destruction letters and TPHC procedures complete.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw poached eggs stored above ready-to-eat desserts in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw eggs stored above milk in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed food debris on the deli slicer stored as clean. CDI - Item was rewashed.
18 0 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.14 (F) Establishment must obtain prior approval from the Health Department before using a non-continuous cooking process. Pf Observed 4 trays of poached eggs in the walk-in cooler. Chef stated that they reheat them to order after cooling down. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded. Manager stated that they will stop this procedure and will look into ordering pasteurized eggs.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed thawed tuna in intact, ROP packages.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed two slightly dented cans in dry storage. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No Yes No REPEAT 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one employee washing dishes without a hair restraint. Improvements made from previous inspection.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed an employee stack wet dishes after washing.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two broken under-counter coolers. Observed damage to the bottom entrance of the indoor walk-in cooler.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the shelves of the outdoor walk-in cooler.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors and lids. Improvements made from previous inspection due to new drain plugs being installed.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No REPEAT 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Walk-in coolers and freezers require 10ft candles of light. Observed broken light for both the indoor and outdoor walk-in coolers.