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NameCARIBBEAN HUT
Address200 W WOODLAWN RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/26/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P Observed food employee handling raw chicken, clean sheet pans, walk in cooler door and items from oven without handwashing. Hands were quickly rinsed in handsink. CDI - PIC instructed handwashing and reviewed when to wash with food employee. -2-
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooked chicken and goat in RI to far left near 3-comp sink at 58F after cooling overnight. Per PIC, food has not been out of cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded and contacted repair tech to check unit. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No Yes No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer above 200ppm. CDI - PIC educated staff on how to make sanitizer of correct concentration for long-term compliance. REPEAT -2-
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 cooked foods cooling overnight still at 58F this afternoon. Per PIC, items have not been removed from cooler. Ambient air in cooler was 52F. CDI - Product voluntarily discarded and repair tech contacted for service. -0- 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 .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed missing caulk at 3-comp and prep sink, allowing seepage of water down walls and creating buildup. Seal to wall. -0-
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 buildup on shelving for dry storage and in cold holding equipment. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. REPEAT -1-
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 buildup on floors, wall and ceilings near 3-comp sink and cook line. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. -0-