Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameCHARMINAR DESI ADDA
Address8145 ARDREY KELL RD
STE 103
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/25/2024
Final Score @ Grade
89 B
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. EHS observed no CFPM on site during inspection. -1 Point For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P EHS observed employee wash hands then turn off faucet with bare hands, thus re-contaminating hands. CDI employee properly rewashed hands. -2 Points For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. EHS observed a cup stored in handsink. CDI Employee removed cup. -0 Points
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed raw tofu stored over ready to eat cheese in lowboy. CDI PIC corrected storage order. -3 Points Repeat For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a box of okra stored on floor in WIF. CDI PIC removed okra from freezer floor. -2 Points. Repeat
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. EHS observed in use utensils stored in water at 90F. CDI PIC heated water to 160F. -.5 Points
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. EHS observed debris in single service to go trays that were left unwrapped. CDI PIC inverted single service trays and disposed of soiled trays. - .5 Points
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. EHS observed lowboy cooler and water heater not functioning in need of repair. Lowboy and heater was not in use during inspection. PIC states that lowboy will be fixed soon. -.5 Points
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. EHS observed aluminum foil with debris and build up covering grill and shelving near grill. CDI PIC replaced soiled aluminum foil with new. -0 Points
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 general cleaning need on floors and shelving in kitchen and hard to reach areas such as behind ice machine. 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 ceiling with some dust and damage in areas of kitchen. Observed damaged baseboard and floor tiles in kitchen, dish pit areas. -1 Point Repeat
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. EHS observed two light bulbs that were not functioning in hood system over grill. PIC states that a work order has already been submitted for light bulbs. -.5 Points