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NameDISH
Address1220 THOMAS AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/24/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 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 -Observed raw shell eggs stored above cured country ham in reach-in cooler. Observed raw turkey stored above ready-to-eat foods in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P -Observed carrots, green beans, mashed potatoes, chicken soup, sausage gravy, brown gravy, vegan gravy, and collards holding below 135F in steam table. -CDI- PIC reheated all foods to 165F. PIC reset steam table and observed temperature rise to proper hot holding level. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) -Observed cooked chicken and salmon patties in cold drawer without date marks. -CDI- PIC verified prep date of salmon patties and properly added date mark (11/22). PIC voluntarily discarded the chicken. -Observed two containers of cooked chicken in WIC held past their 7-day timeframe. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the chicken. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf -Observed burger patty as salad add-on without asterisk referencing the footnote. Observed pot roast hash, which includes “two eggs your way” without asterisk referencing the footnote. -Add asterisk to both items. 3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf -Observed burger on menu, with asterisk to footnote that does not include disclosure statement. Disclosure on footnote must state that the food may contain raw or undercooked meat ingredients. Alternative method is to state burger may be cooked to order, on the burger description. PIC stated new menu will be developed within the upcoming week. -10 day verification visit required-
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 multiple containers/bottles of food and liquid without labels stating the common name of the food.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. -Observed food in WIC, WIF, and dry storage outside main building, exposed to public. Observed unlocked and open gate enclosing WIC, WIF, and dry storage. Ensure gate remains closed and locked.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. -Observed leak in pipe underneath prep sink. Repair plumbing system.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 absorbent flooring throughout kitchen. Seal or replace flooring to ensure floors are smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. 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 flooring behind equipment with dark buildup. Observed significant improvement in cleanliness since past inspection. Continue cleaning procedures. -REPEAT- 1/2 points due to significant improvement-