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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 8/12/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsQuarterly inspection conducted with PICs chef Saravanan Appadurai and sous chef Jesse Austero.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 some metal food containers stored as clean with date labels attached. CDI - Enployee instructed to remove labels and transfer the utensils to the dish area to be washed and sanitized. -0- 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 , How to Test Sanitizer: https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed recently prepared goat cheese, ham and tomatoes cold holding > 41 F. CDI - Foods were transferred to the nearby walk-in cooler to cool down to < 41 F. -1.5- 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 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed three in use chemical cleaning agents in spray bottles stored on top of the dish machine. CDI - PIC removed chemical spray bottles. -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 some metal food containers wet stacked. CDI - Food handler instructed to separate utensils to allow to air dry prior to stacking. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on walk-in cooler and (1) reach in cold holding unit. Technician from the Seals arrived onsite during today’s inspection to replace these gaskets. No points deducted. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at fixture of shared 3-compartment sink. Repair. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed stagnant water pooling on floor underneath threshold between walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. -0-