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NameSUNSET SOULFOOD
Address5009 BEATTIES FORD RD
SUITE 112
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/29/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses TPHC for fried items under heat lamps. Start and end times are tracked using dry erase board. Written TPHC procedures are kept in folder.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed open containers of meat loaf in walk in cooler stored without covering or wrapping. -0 points-
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed raw turkey wings being thawed using water with a temperature of 78F. Turkey wings were not completely submerged. CDI - PIC will use a bus tub to hold the wings and completely submerge in running water with a temperature of 70F or less. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled shaker containers and squeeze bottles of ingredients stored on shelving in kitchen. -0 points-
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees preparing food without wearing hair restraints. -0.5 points-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed in-utensils stored on cooking equipment that is not frequently cleaned or sanitized. -0.5 points-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelving and spaces under prep tables with heavy rust. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards in facility with deep gouging and staining. Recommend resurfacing or replacing so that cutting boards can be effectively cleaned and sanitized. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
49 1 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. Observed heavy debris and residues on shelving, non-food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, and on inner portions of cold and hot holding units. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -REPEAT- -1 point-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 significant wall damage in areas around hot box and dry storage. Repair walls to make them smooth and easily cleanable. -0 points-