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NameCHARLOTTE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
Address1801 OAKLAWN AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/13/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsEHS provided updated TPHC procedures to be maintained and updated by establishment. Establishment initially packs food to be served from 11am-12pm, with an afternoon program eating at 430pm. Menu for today consisted of fruit, spinach, chicken salad, potato salad.

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 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed establishment using old “sink and surface” sanitizer as means of creating solution to be used after washing and rinsing cooking equipment and utensils. PIC stated that bleach held at sink is used by church and not with kitchen cleaning procedures. CDI- EHS demonstrated how to make proper sanitizing solution with bleach to be used during cleaning procedures. PIC to remove outdated “sink and surface” solution and have item replaced. EHS will follow up with establishment to ensure procedures are followed correctly. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed large metal pan of chicken salad have no change in temperature after cooling for 40+ mins. CDI- see item #33. Items not discarded due to being within time parameters. *REPEAT* EHS discussed acquisition of freezer bags to use with ice, ice wands, and use of reach-in freezer. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed establishment not marking indication time on prep line. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had times marked.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 large pan of chicken fail to have a change in temperature after 40+ minutes. Item was being held in wrapped metal pan while densely packed. CDI- EHS discussed effective cooling methods, PIC removed lidding and had item placed in reach-in freezer. *REPEAT* EHS recommends use of ice bags, proper equipment, uncovering foods until they have cooled to 41F or below, and stirring foods as necessary. 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 Yes No No 4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf. Ensure that establishment is provided with proper chemicals for use with cleaning and sanitizing equipment at all times. CDI- PIC had bleach provided to area.
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 handles of equipment needing cleaning. EHS discussed cleaning procedures with PIC.
55 1 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. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed large patch of floor tiles missing under prep sink in kitchen. Repair floor tiles so they are smooth and easily cleanable. *REPEAT*