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NameCHICKEN BOX CAFE
Address1331 W SUGAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/27/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsDiscussed food contact surface cleaning and use of dish machine. Make sure to test dish machine prior to use as startup procedure to ensure correct sanitizing.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed several pans of raw turkey stored in direct contact with vegetables in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC moved raw turkey to provide separation from vegetables. Vegetables washed. -1.5- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed one metal pan of collard greens hot holding on stove at 109F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. POINTS NOT ESCALATED TODAY AS THIS CONDITION WAS SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED OVER LAST INSPECTION. -1.5- 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 .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed some dead insects in front cabinets from last pest control visit. Clean these areas. -1-
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.Observed buildup on shelving in walk in cooler and in reach in cooler at cook line. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. REPEAT -1-