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NameRHINO MARKET & DELI
Address2320 N DAVIDSON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed PIC use thermometer without cleaning and sanitizing. CDI- PIC cleaned and sanitized thermometer.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS foods above 41F in main prep unit and in the lowboy to the right of main prep unit, see temperature chart. All foods had been in unit since yesterday and unable to be cooled. PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods above 41F and placed replacement containers of TCS foods in main prep unit on 4 hour TPHC until unit is repaired. Other lowboy unit was in defrost cycle and maintained 39F by the end of the inspection. Verification visit will be completed within 3 days for main prep unit. REPEAT 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 .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed raw shell eggs, pork sausage and diced potatoes with no start and end time recorded/marked. CDI- PIC recorded start and end time for these foods.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 shrimp bisque being cooled in a large plastic container in walk in cooler. CDI- PIC transferred bisque to two 4 inch tall metal pans and placed back in WIC to cool. REPEAT 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 .
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed 2 employees with no head coverings on at beginning of inspection. CDI- Employees donned hair restraints.
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 the main prep unit and 1 door reach in freezer not maintaining temperatures of 41F and below. Freezer not being utilized at time of inspection. Repair or replace.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls and ceilings throughout kitchen with buildup of oils and dust. Clean.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink over foods for restaurant on metal shelf and employee coffee creamers stored on top shelf of reach in cooler over food for restaurant. CDI- PIC placed items on bottom shelf away from food for restaurant.