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NameCHICKEN KING #7
Address423 BRADFORD DR
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/12/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsKayla Ward present for training with Noel Lamarre

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed inside ice machine with paint chipping and black build up throughout. PIC will have unit serviced.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed secondary squeeze bottle of homemade ranch dressing containing buttermilk above 41F in low boy cooler. See temp chart. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded ranch dressing. No points escalated at this time due to improvement. 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 active ambient cooling for raw chicken in large plastic containers that were covered in WIC. 12:00PM initial temperature was observed at 63F. PIC moved containers to double door RIF to quickly. 30 minutes raw chicken was observed at 48F. PIC will obtain shallow metal pans instead of using large plastic container for cooling and long term compliance. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 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 four secondary squeeze bottles without any form of identification bottles were either red or yellow located i low boy cooler. CDI - PIC labeled ranch, honeymustard,1000 island, tzatziki.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp immersed in un drained water in RIC. Food is not received immersed in ice. CDI - PIC drained water from each container.
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 unsealed wooden paddle used for food processing. Wood paddle had flaking pieces coming off and deep discolored score marks. CDI -PIC voluntarily discarded.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed paint chipping and flaking off outer portion of hood system. PIC will have call for repairs.