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Mecklenburg County Health Dept

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Name

MERCHANT AND TRADE

Address

303 S CHURCH ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

NC

28202

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

8/26/2026

Final Score @ Grade

96

A

General Comments

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
10	0	Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible	Yes	No	No	6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at dish pit hand sink. CDI- Soap placed at sink.
15	0	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 seared tuna placed behind ready to eat items in the prep top unit. CDI- Tuna placed in front of items. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23	3	Proper date marking & disposition	Yes	Yes	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 hot brine pickled vegetables held for over 7 days (green beans 8/16, peppers 8/14). Observed crab meat dated 8/18. CDI- All items voluntarily discarded. 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 .
25	1	Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods	No	Yes	Yes	3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf Observed no disclosure on menu. Add to menu. VERIFICATION REQUIRED WITHIN 10 DAYS.
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 knives on the line stored in between the prep units (area is not clean). CDI- Removed and taken to wash.