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NameFRESH CHEF
Address20601 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
SUITE 107
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/15/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsParasite Destruction Letters Present EHS provided Roast Chart to manager for prime rib specials. Manager stated that this item is never cooled

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 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 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 ground beef stored above Ribs and raw meat stored above cooked sausages in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Items were placed in the correct order.
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 olives stuffed with cheese (house made) in a bar topping container above 41 degrees. CDI - Items was labeled for 4-hour TPHC and discard. Manager stated that they will now keep this item in the cooler.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one spray bottle of chemical without a label. CDI - Manager labeled during inspection.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP fish thawing inside of intact packages with a label indicating to remove while thawing.
37 0 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 three large containers of flour or sugar without labels. CDI - Labels were added during inspection. No increase in points due to containers being recently washed.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a “house hold use only” chest freezer and blender. Observed a rusting shelf for the walk-in cooler and dry storage products.
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 a broken / missing lid for the recycling dumpster.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grout in the dish washing area and cook line.