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NameBEAN
Address3001 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsPlant Joy utilizes this facility as a commissary and has designated labeled areas for food storage. Does not operate during Bean’s business hours.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed dried food debris on can opener not used today being stored as clean. CDI - Employee instructed to w/r/s can opener at the 3-compartment sink. -0- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg, How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41°F or less. - P. Observed spring mix from previous day and recently prepped seitan sausage above 41°F in prep unit. See temperature chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded spring mix, seitan sausage spread across flat sheet pan and transferred to the walk-in cooler to cool down. 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.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. - P. The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed scrambled eggs and sautéed mushrooms being held for resale in the facility past their expiration dates (2/13-2/19, 1/22 pull date 2/12, respectively). Reviewed how to track date marking and apply first in first out, including after pull-thaw with PIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded expired foods. 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.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only. - P. Observed two cans of residential pest control (ex: Raid) stored in the facility. CDI - PIC removed. -0-
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 one crawling insect on clean drain board of dish machine. Per discussion with PIC, Killingsworth Environmental provides biweekly treatment to facility. Discussed adding bait stations in dish pit area and recommend facility to direct pest control to more actively prevent pest entry. -0-
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Observed limescale build-up on interior surfaces of dish machine. Clean and maintain. -0-