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NameRITZ-CARLTON BANQUET KITCHEN, THE
Address201 E TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/28/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsDiscussion with PIC revealed that the facility is no longer offering oysters.

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 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf. Observed no soap available at one hand washing station. CDI - PIC provided soap to station. -0-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed interior surfaces of ice machine accumulating some pink residue. CDI - PIC turned off ice machine and placed signage stating “do not use, needs cleaning”. -1.5- For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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.
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 edamame hummus (containers garlic & oil mixture) exceeding 7 days from when it was first prepared, date label read 7/19. Blue cheese without date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. Reviewed date marking disposition procedures (first in, first out). -0- 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.
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 small flies present at dish pit. Contact PCO for treatment. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal food containers wet stacked. Allow to air dry separately prior to stacking.
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 heavy ice accumulating on condenser unit in the walk-in freezer. -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 3-compartment sink left fixture. Repair. -0-