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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Hand sink near front counter did not have a hand sign present. CDI- EHS provided hand signage 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food employee filling a container at hand sink near front counter. CDI- Education was performed with employee.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw ground beef stored below raw chicken in walk-in cooler. CDI- items were reversed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11(E)(4) Equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Observed buildup on top interior of ice machine in back kitchen area. PIC will have someone clean it soon.
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 no dates on house made potato salad stored at prep cooler in front counter. PIC stated that items is made and changed daily but the boiled potatoes are cooked and held in walk-in cooler over 24 hours. CDI- date of boiled potatoes were placed on containers. -zero- 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 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live roaches crawling on wall near fryer in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food temping at below 41 F stored in walk-in freezer. CDI- containers were covered.
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. Clean exterior of fryers, hot-holding units, containers, prep sinks, and shelving in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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. Repair areas of busted tiles on walls in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points). 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. Clean floors in corners and under equipment in kitchen area. Clean splash from walls in kitchen area. Clean dust from ceiling in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).