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NameBLUE TAJ, THE
Address14815 BALLANTYNE VILLAGE WY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/2/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. EHS observed numerous food items in both WIC 1 and WIC 2 being stored without proper coverings/wrappings. EHS advised during last inspection to ensure food is covered after cooling has been accomplished. EHS observed multiple items from previous days in WIC without covers. REPEAT. (1.5)
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. EHS observed interior of microwave soiled with food residue and debris. EHS advised to increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. (0)
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. EHS observed raw salmon thawing in ROP in WIC 1. EHS observed salmon thawing in intact ROP. EHS observed packaging stating salmon shall be removed prior to thawing. CDI - PIC instructed food employee to remove salmon from packaging during thawing process. (0.5)
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. EHS observed single service to-go trays/lids being stored outside of WIC 2 in parking garage. EHS advised that these items cannot be stored outside at all. CDI - PIC removed to-go containers and lids and voluntarily discarded. (0)
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. EHS observed two cutting boards with holes present throughout cutting surface. PIC explained this is due to prepping chicken kabobs. PIC stated when in a rush food employees will not place proper barrier on cutting board and will incidentally puncture surface during the process. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cutting boards. (0)
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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. EHS observed hard plastic covers used to cover shelving used to store clean dishes and equipment. EHS observed surface of this plastic covering soiled with residue and debris. PIC stated they can replace covers with extras stored in office. EHS advised to maintain covers clean and potentially increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. REPEAT. (0.5)
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. EHS observed floors and walls in dish area beginning to accumulate residue. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. (0)