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NameCAROLINA COMMERCIAL KITCHEN
Address3500 LATROBE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsObserved 2 storage racks in dry storage area missing labels. Observed 1 faded storage rack label in WIC. Replace any missing or faded labels. EHS sent info to PIC via email regarding hair restraints from food code.

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 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. -CDI- PIC discovered that tube was not in sanitizer container and repaired and concentration observed at 100ppm. -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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
40 0 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 2 food employees engaging in food prep with no protective head coverings. -0-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 (B) Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Observed walk in freezer 1 door unable to fully close due to accumulating ice at door frame and hinge. Prevent ice accumulation as needed. **REPEAT** -1- 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed loose caulking at handsink closest to main entrance door. Recaulk/reseal.
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 some racks in walk in cooler with debris build up. Observed top of ice machine and dish machine with debris/dust buildup. Observed vents of ice machine with heavy dust buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. Clean. - **REPEAT** -1-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed loose hot water nozzle at handsink near ice machine to the point it was not able to be turned. Repair. -0-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed metal plates coming up from the floor in walk in freezer 1. Replace/repair. **REPEAT.** -1- 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 heavy dust buildup on ceiling vent covers. Observed spillage on floor in one of the WICs. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.