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NameCAFE MONTE
Address4705 ASHLEY PARK LN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction Yes Yes No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed various shellstock tags out of order during inspection. CDI - PIC placed tags in correct order during inspection. Repeat. 1 pt.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed bread stored in direct contact with exterior of plastic grocery bag, and salad lettuce in direct contact with bottom of salad bowl during inspection. CDI - Plastic bag removed from bread drawer, and barrier added in between lettuce and bottom of salad bowl during inspection. 0 pts.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at three compartment sink dispensing below 200ppm quat during inspection. Maintenance contacted during inspection. Facility to utilize high temperature dish machine until repair. 72 hour VR required. 1.5 pts. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
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 Non-continuous cooking application and procedures can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed cooled down runny poached eggs being stored in WIC during inspection. PIC stated final cook temperatures are not taken of eggs before being cooled down, and that eggs are reheated for service. Facility does not have current approval for non-continuous cooking. Facility shall either discontinue this practice, apply for non-continuous cooking approval, or utilize pasteurized shell eggs. CDI - Facility voluntarily discarded all cooled down poached eggs during inspection. 0 pts.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed rib stock cooling from 5/21 holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Cooling methods insufficient to support proper cooling. See violation 33 for further details. CDI - Stock voluntarily discarded. 1.5 pts. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 rib stock cooling since 5/21 in a deep, covered plastic container in sautee prep. Stock did not meet cooling parameters. CDI - Stock voluntarily discarded. Repeat. 1 pt. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 wiping cloths being held in sanitizer below proper concentrations. Ensure wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer with proper concentrations at all times. 0 pts.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut, unpeeled banana still baring produce sticker during inspection. Ensure produce is properly washed before use. 0 pts.