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NameCADENCE SENIOR LIVING AT MINT HILL
Address5601 MARGARET WALLACE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/10/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEHS spoke with PIC about air drying dishes only. PIC stated at times they will use a clean dish cloth. EHS told PIC that is not an approved method of drying dishes as all the sanitizer gets wiped off that way. PIC understood.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P Observed employee washing dishes in the 3 comp sink dunking clean dishes in sanitizer, immediately removing, and not submerging for appropriate contact time. CDI - EHS discussed proper sanitization with PIC and dishes were resanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed stationary car opened with visible debris on the blade. Observed one knife and one scoop with visible food debris. CDI - Can opener and all items sent back to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cut tomatoes and cut fruit mixture in WIC actively cooling with tight fitting plastic lids and no change in temperature. See temperature chart. CDI - PIC removed lids and EHS took final temperature and both items were at 40 degrees at 11:12am 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No 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 cut tomatoes and cut fruit in WIC cooling in plastic containers and tight fitting lids. All items had been prepared that day. CDI - PIC instructed employees to spread chicken mixture on a sheet tray to facilitate cooling. EHS discussed with PIC that they can leave lids off while cooling. 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 .
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-204.113 Warewashing machines shall be provided with an easily accessible and readable data plate. Observed data plate unable to be read (worn off) on warewashing machine. Replace.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed door to dumpster open. CDI - PIC closed door before leaving dumpster area.