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NameDISH
Address1220 THOMAS AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 3 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 diced turkey, sausage links, and cut cantaloupe without date marks. -CDI- PIC verified prep dates of all items and properly added date marks. -Observed pimento cheese held past its 7-day timeframe (prep date of 3/31). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the pimento. -Observed multiple items (shredded chicken, sliced meatloaf) in WIC with incorrect date mark (date mark showed today’s date, 4/8, yet PIC stated they were cooked yesterday). EHS discussed proper date marking procedures, such that the date mark must reflect the date that the food was originally cooked/prepared, or the discard date. -CDI- PIC corrected date marks to show the original cook date. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
25 1 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No Yes 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- REPEAT
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. -Observed handle for sugar scoop submerged within the sugar.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. -Observed leak in pipe underneath prep sink. Observed constant flow of hot water from 3-compartment sink (hot water will not turn off). Repair plumbing system. REPEAT
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. -Observed no drain plug in dumpster. Obtain drain plug.
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. -REPEAT- 1/2 points due to significant improvement. Facility has improved greatly in overall cleanliness of floors, walls, and ceilings since last inspection.-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee drink stored directly beside clean plates, intended for customer use. -CDI- Employee drink was relocated to lower shelf to prevent contamination.