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NameRUBY SUNSHINE
Address332 W BLAND ST
SUITE D
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/19/2026
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
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. Observed 2 bottles of chemicals stored on the back ledge of the hand sink near the expo line. Hand sinks may not be used for purposes other than hand washing. CDI - PIC removed both bottles and relocated to proper storage.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed plastic tub holding clean dishes with visible food debris in bottom. Observed a few dishes stored as clean with visible food debris . -CDI- PIC moved soiled equipment to be properly W/R/S. REPEAT 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 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed large pans of cooked potatoes and one pan of raw meatballs in the drawers beneath the grill above 41F. PIC stated that they had cleaned out the drawer earlier that morning. Temperature did not drop after 30 minutes. CDI - PIC relocated all items to WIC to quickly cool. 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 Yes No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf- Observed all items on expo line without 4 hour TPHC time stamp but not written on TPHC form. CDI - EHS provided another form and filled out with PIC. REPEAT. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
40 0 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 one food employee on cook line without hair restraint. CDI - PIC had employee place a hair net on.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed cut tomatoes on prep station with scoop handle touching food. Observed cooked potatoes in grill drawer with bowl being used to scoop potatoes. CDI - PIC had employee remove bowl and place scoop handle out of tomatoes. REPEAT
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.Observed one case of single use items stored on the floor in the downstairs dry storage area in the walk in. CDI - PIC relocated item to shelf.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No 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. Observed bottom of the reach in freezer with debris. Increase cleaning.