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NameCAFE MONTE
Address4705 ASHLEY PARK LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/6/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsInland Seafood parasite destruction letter and aquacultured salmon / trout. All live muscle tags present and dated. TPHC procedures and labels present for: Unsalted butter, salad expo, hollandaise, baernaise, sausage and quiche. Due to all TCS foods being 40-41 degrees in the indoor walk-in cooler, EHS strongly recommends having maintenance service it for the upcoming Summer months.

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 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed missing paper towels at the back kitchen hand sink. CDI - Manager supplied during inspection.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No 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 eggs stored above creamer in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order. Significant improvements made from previous inspection.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observed the high-temp dish machine only reaching 152 degrees. Establishment will use the dish machine as a pre-rinse and all 3 compartments of the 3-comp sink to sanitize for tonight only. Due to having 100+ seats in the dining room, establishment will be restricted to using single-service dishes if the machine is not repaired by tomorrow.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed cough drops stored above a prep cooler. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on a prep cooler cutting board. CDI - Items were removed and placed in a safe location.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed chicken and cooked apples attempting to cool in the tops of prep coolers. CDI - Items were brought to the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several fruit flies in the mop sink area.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on counters throughout the kitchen.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed utensils stored in 113 degree water on the grill.
47 1 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. Observed the high-temp dish machine not reaching 160 degrees. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed spatulas with melted handles.