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NamePATEL BROTHERS GROCERY STORE
Address8109 UNIVERSITY CITY BV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28213
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed two trays of punjabi samosas reheated roughly 1 hour ago hot holding below 135 in customer display case. CDI - PIC was allowed to reheat tray of punjabi samosas to 165F for hot holding. 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 .
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P- Observed open containers of degreaser and bleach stored over single service cups near can wash area. -CDI- PIC relocated items.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed five containers two pink, one blue, and two white containers without any form of identification. CDI - PIC labeled containers sugar, coriander, and semolina flour
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed multiple yogurt containers (single-use containers) stored in clean across from 3-ocomp-sink being reused for TCS, NON-TCS foods.. Discard and replace. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed yellow cutting board with deep grooves, heavy score marks and discolored stored clean. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.