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NameDIAMOND RESTAURANT
Address1901 COMMONWEALTH AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEnsure to not cover any item cooling or re-cooling (sliced deli meat) during the process. Do not cover with tops, seals, plastic wrap until after items reach 41F in the defined cooling parameters.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no employee with food certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple items through two prep coolers holding above 41F. Observed extreme heat in kitchen. One prep unit holding ambient and TCS items above 41F for an unknown amount of time. TCS items that have last known temperature taken more than 4 hours prior were voluntarily discarded. VR required. 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 .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed no asterisks on food items that are served undercooked (burgers, salmon, eggs). VR required.
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 fly flying around back prep area. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Door in dry storage area and next to WIC, both going outside, need new seals. Can observe substantial space in and around door that could allow for pest entry.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed some containers stacked clean that were wet nesting.
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 shelves in prep areas, top of dish machine, conduit, surface of A/C, RIF, with residue and debris. Clean more frequently. Repeat
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 buildup of dark residue on floor underneath equipment (under prep tables, coolers, dish machine) and on wall behind dish machine. Increase frequency of cleaning. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed warped and discolored ceiling tiles throughout prep area.