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NameIKEA RESTAURANT
Address8300 IKEA BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsEHS recommended salad unit be held on TPHC and provided written procedures. EHS provided handwashing signage for 2 handsinks.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf.- Observed rolling cart stored in front of handsink. -CDI- PIC relocated items. **REPEAT** -1- 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed 2 hand sinks in dishpit area with no handwashing signs. -CDI- EHS provided handouts.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P- Observed raw liquid eggs stored over RTE Mac and cheese. Observed raw cured salmon stored over RTE shrimp sandwiches. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
18 0 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P- Observed chicken tenders cooked between 139-188F. -CDI- Items were dropped back in fryer to complete cooking process and final cook temperatures observed between 176-203F. -0-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed salads between 45-49F in salad unit. Observed ambient air at 37F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -1.5- **POINTS NOT ESCALATED DUE TO IMPROVEMENT** 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required. -P- Observed quaternary sanitizer in buckets at 500ppm. Per PIC, buckets are used for wiping cloths to wipe down prep tables. No wiping cloths were stored in buckets at time of inspection. -CDI- PIC corrected concentration to 200ppm. -1-
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 cut lettuce cooling at a low rate. Lettuce was found cooling in a large plastic container with a lid. Observed cured salmon and potato salad cooling at a low rate. Items were found cooling on a speed rack with protective plastic covering. -CDI- PIC removed lid and plastic to facilitate rapid cooling. -0.5- 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed consumer self-serve salads with no protective covering. Consumers are able to grab Items and unit is not being consistently monitored by trained staff. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed scoop handle touching flour. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with some metal pans stored as clean. -CDI- PIC placed items at dishpit to be W/R/S. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed freezer not in use due to needing repairs. Facility currently using freezer trailer. -0-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food commingled with retail food in WICs. Designate an area for employee foods. -0-