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NameMETRO DINER HUNTERSVILLE
Address14211 REESE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/15/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored above pre-washed carrots in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC corrected storage order 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 pooled eggs stored above raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC corrected storage order but separating pooled eggs from raw shell eggs on shelving. -1.5 points- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed waffle iron and deli slicer stored as clean with build up of food debris. CDI - Both items were broken down to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up on inner surface of ice machine. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed all sanitizer buckets in establishment reading 0ppm. A major leak at three compartment sink was preventing water from filtering through sanitizer mixing valve. CDI - Leak was corrected during inspection and service was restored to sanitizer mixing valve. Sanitizer with a concnetration of 200ppm was used to re-fill sanitizer buckets. -1.5 points- 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
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 coleslaw in reach in cooler with a cold holding temperature between 43F and 45F. All other TCS foods in reach in cooler were 41F or less. CDI - PIC discarded coleslaw. -0 points- 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 0 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 feta cheese with a date mark of 10/7 in flip top cooler. Observed meatloaf with a prep date of 10/15 in walk in cooler. Prep date was actually 10/14. CDI - Feta cheese was discarded. PIC corrected meat loaf prep date with actual date of preparation. In the future, the PIC may be required to discard food, per 3-501.18 (A), that is not dated or inappropriately dated in accordance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) -0 points- 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 . .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed tube of machine lubricant stored on shelving above prep table. CDI - PIC stored item in designated chemical storage area. -0 points-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two house flies in kitchen prep area and one in employee restroom. -0 points-
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 boxes of raw shell eggs stored on elevated crate in walk in cooler that was less than 6 inches above the floor. -0 points-
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees preparing food while wearing watches and bracelets. -REPEAT- -0.5 points-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use wiping cloth stored on side of sanitizer bucket and not completely submerged in sanitizer. -0 points-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket torn and hanging on flip top cooler. -0 points-
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 build up of debris and food splash in gaskets of cold holding equipment, on cooking equipment, and shelving. Observed date marking stickers remaining on non-food contact surfaces of cleaned pans on drying rack. -REPEAT- -1 point-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed major leak at three compartment sink spray arm.Spray arm was replaced during inspection but smaller leak persists. -0 points-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors open on dumpster. -0 points-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee clothing and bags stored on boxes of single use articles. -0 points-