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NameHMS HOST COMMISSARY 1
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
BASEMENT ROOM M0-3470
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

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 Raw beef above ready to eat sauces in the walk-in refrigerator. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked wings in the large walk in refrigerator. CDI, raw products moved to approved location. Ensure staff are aware of storage order requirements. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 30 or more containers of ready to eat foods that had expired between 9/25 through 10/12. These items were found in the walk in refrigerator, and a few items were found in the make units in the main production area. Per the PIC a staff member was assigned this duty yesterday but did not complete the assignment. Observed a high volume of some products that were prepared and not sold to customers. Work on ordering of food from the main serving kitchens on the main floor so that food is not over produced. Observed newer containers of food items stored in front of the older products. Work on “First in, First Out” with products. Each day assign a manager or an employee to view date marking and ensure expired foods are discarded per your time stamps. CDI, all out of date food items discarded. 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 .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No 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 cooked chicken thawing in 74 degree water and the product was now at 51 F. Product has been thawing less than 1 hour. CDI, product moved to walk-in refrigerator for cooling.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 knives being stored in a sanitizer bucket. Do not store utensils in sanitizer, use a clean countertop instead.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted shelving in the establishment. Replace damaged shelving. Observed cutting boards with dark grooves, repair or replace the cutting boards.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 the floors with some debris under equipment. Clean the floors more often, especially under equipment. Observed old rodent dropping under a shelf next to a mouse trap. Clean the floors more often so that you can easily determine if you have an active pest issue. 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 some minor floor tile damage. Observed ceiling vents with chipping paint Keep the floors and ventsin good repair.