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NameCREATIVE CATERING
Address1401 ALLEN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 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 a box of RTE hot dogs to be stored on a shelf below cases of raw shrimp in the RIF adjacent the dry storage room. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order to put hot dogs on top shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 the dry storage racks, can rack, and exterior surfaces of the cookline oven to have accumulations of food debris. REPEAT.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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. - Observed the paper towel dispenser at the sink to have a dead battery at the time of the inspection. PIC stated they are waiting on the custodian to bring them the key to unlock the dispenser. A roll of paper towels was near by the handwash sink on a prep counter as their temporary source of paper towels. 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 walls surrounding the wall surrounding the dishwasher to have accumulations of food splash/splatter.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed an opened employee beverage upon arrival to be stored directly on the central prep tables next to food actively being prepared for a lunch order. CDI - PIC relocated to lower shelf of prep tables away from food/utensils.