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NameTHE SANDWICH SHOP
Address1233 E 34TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/2/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsUpdates to permit include: Hours of operation. Establishment is permitted to use 3-comp sink for prep, in a manner that prevents contamination of foods and separates the processing of raw foods from other foods. Ensure sink is properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized after use and before using sink to properly clean and sanitize equipment. Facility remains restricted to single-use articles.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed PIC fail to inform all employees of responsibility to report required symptoms and illnesses. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, went over employee health plan to be signed and dated. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands prior to donning gloves for food prep. CDI- PIC had employee stop task, remove gloves and wash hands prior to replacing. 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands after handling soiled equipment, including standing reach-in and sink faucets. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee properly wash hands.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. REPEAT, see comment below. 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed raw pork being stored directly on box in reach-in. CDI- PIC removed item to clean pan.
16 1.50 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 deli slicer with heavy residue accumulation in multiple areas. PIC stated item was used to slice on previous day and had not been fully cleaned due to a loose screw. CDI- EHS pointed out areas of concern and PIC removed item to be clean and sanitized properly. 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 .
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets needing replacement. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusting shelving throughout facility. Cloths being used in areas of high activity visibly soiled, remove items prior to extreme soilage and seek to ensure areas of equipment are corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth. *REPEAT*
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 outside of RIC’s and prep units in need or wiping down. REPEAT
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 areas under and behind equipment needing to be cleaned, areas throughout establishment on floors and walls needing cleaning.