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NameENERGY CAFE
Address101 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28280
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed hummus on ice, quinoa, turkey, chicken, corn, chipotle ranch and churro sauce in cold well 1 holding above 41F. CDI- Items were overstocked. CDI- Items portioned and placed in the walk in cooler to cool. Sauces discarded. 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 .
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 hummus, quinoa, chicken and turkey over stacked in the cold wells. CDI- Items portions and cooled in walk in cooler. Sauces discarded. 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 .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed rusted sieve, bent strainer at chicken prep sink and bent cheese grater. Repair/ replace items.
56 0.50 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 items (jackets and purses) handling on dry storage rack with clean dishes/ equipment.