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NameRITZ-CARLTON MAIN FLOOR BAR AND KITCHEN, THE
Address201 E TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

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 no paper towels at hand sink by server prep area. CDI- PIC provided paper towels.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed diced tomatoes, spinach and feta cheese above 41F, see temperature chart. Items above 41F due to gasket being torn on that one drawer and will not seal. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded all foods affected and made note to not utilize that drawer until gasket has been repaired. Ambient temperature of unit and other foods in other areas in unit 41F and below. -improvement noted from last inspection- 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed lobster salad and caramelized onions with expiration date of 4/26. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded foods. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed bowls with no handles stored buried in flour. CDI- PIC removed bowls. Ensure to use scoops with handles.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on several reach in cold holding units. Repair. REPEAT
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 bottom of reach in coolers and gaskets on reach in coolers with food debris and buildup. Clean.