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NameCIRCLE K #1884
Address701 N GRAHAM ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsUpdated employee health agreement provided.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 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. Tongues, and container holding utensil, at at hot roller station was observed unclean during inspection. CDI- PIC had employee begin process of cleaning area. Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned at least every 4 hours. 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 .
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed hash browns and chicken bites temping below 135F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. *REPEAT* open air hot holding cabinets used in establishment. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed employees unaware of when TCS foods were opened in lower reach-in unit by roller station. CDI- PIC provided correct date marking after discussing with shift smart employees. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. Establishment without working food thermometer during inspection. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 10/1. For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and entry of insects or pests. Observed walls outside with potential entry points along bottom. *REPEAT* 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed heavy amount of dead ants at back wall of establishment. PIC stated pest control company has been contacted and utilized through ownership within the last 4 weeks. Increase pest control frequency. *REPEAT*
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed top lid missing on outdoor receptacle. *REPEAT*