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NameSOMETHING CLASSIC CATERING & CAFE
Address1860 LINDBERGH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments“At Something Classic Catering, we take great pride in enhancing our buffets and displays with beautiful, locally sourced flowers. These florals are intended solely for visual appeal and are not edible. We kindly ask that guests enjoy them with their eyes only, as they are not meant to be consumed.”

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed sanitizer bucket in one hand washing sink and laundry detergent lid in another hand sink. CDI - items were removed from hand sinks.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No REPEAT 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine internal white lid with black and pink build up. Increase frequency of cleaning. 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Observed slicer stored soiled with visible debris. Food employee stated it was last cleaned 2 days ago. CDI - employee w/r/s in place. 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 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed short rib sauce that was prepared on 2/17 that was at 46F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded sauce Observed Olive tapenade above 41F. See temp chart. CDI - PIC removed lid and placed in WIF to rapidly cool down. Observed tapenade sauce below 41F after 1 hour. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
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 olive tapenade(tomato based) in WIC at 60F in containers with tight lids. Food is not cooking and only prepared at ambient air which was roughly 1 hour ago according to PIC. CDI - PIC uncovered tapenade and placed in WIF to rapidly cool. Tapenade was observed below 41F after 1 hour. 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 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 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 rusted shelving throughout establishment for storage of clean utensils, equipment and foods.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 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 HVAC unit in WIC(Produce) leaking water on wall and black build up on ceiling. Shelving containing food was moved and is no longer under leaking HVAC system. PIC will call for repairs. Food that had water pooling was all covered. No contamination was observed.