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NameYAFO EAST
Address1231 EAST BV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General CommentsEHS provided PIC with updated and revised 3-page Employee Health Policy which includes restriction and exclusion. Facility is interested in creating HACCP plan for par-grilling chicken (boneless and skinless thighs) for chicken shawarma, for large catering orders that are fulfilled once/twice a month. EHS will report back via email after finding out more info from Specialized Processes committee at MCPH.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a small gap in the back receiving door, shining light from the exterior sunlight. Repair gap to prevent entrance of pests.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed stacks of single-serve containers and lids stored right-side up, out of it's original protective packaging, stored throughout the make line. CDI: PIC inverted all single-use articles to prevent contamination.
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 facility's ice machine out of order. Head Chef stated that they are in debate about whether or not they will get the ice machine replaced, or remove it from the facility, as the ice machine is not needed for operations and the drink fountain provides customers with ice for their drinks. EHS advised if not using, to remove it from the facility. Observed 3-compartment sink needing to be re-caulked. Re-caulk 3-compartment sink.
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed hot water temp at the 3-compartment sink unable to reach minimum of 110F. EHS observed sufficient hot water at all other water fixtures, and dish detergent used at the 3-compartment sink did not state minimum water temp for detergent to be deemed effective on the manufacturer's label. CDI: Food employee was able to adjust water temp at the 3-compartment sink before end of inspection and EHS observed water temp was temping 112F.