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NameCOMMUNITY CULINARY SCHOOL/ ENCORE CATERING
Address9315 MONROE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28270
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsJoint inspection conducted REHS Kayla Ward. Note: Resubmitted inspection on 1/22/2026 due to improper date on original inspection sheet.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed front handsink without paper towels. CDI - PIC provided paper towels prior to the end of inspection.
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 one (1) unopened package of ground raw sausage on speedrack stored above unopened deli meats on WIC speed rack. Observed one (1) unopened package of raw shrimp stored over open tray of muffins in walk in freezer. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed one (1) pan of raw chicken stored behind ground beef in low boy cooler. CDI - storage order was adjusted at points of storage. EHS provided PIC with WIC and reach in storage order charts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed one (1) container of pooled raw eggs covered in wic and not meet proper cooling rate. CDI- PIC moved items to blast chiller to quickly cool. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed numerous (greater than ten (10)) unopened boxes of bread on floor of walk in freezer. CDI - PIC delegated task of elevating boxes over course of inspection. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed several (approximately six (6) cans) throughout dry storage racks with dents. CDI - PIC rotated damaged cans to assigned dented can shelf.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) bin of wiping cloths at 0 ppm QAC sanitizer. CDI - PIC remade sanitizer bucket at start of inspection.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one (1) ice wand stored directly on rack in walk in freezer. CDI - PIC rewrapped clean ice wand in plastic wrap.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food bin stored above food stored for preparation and sale in WIC. CDI - PIC rotated employee food to separate available shelving.