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NameCITY KITCH WEST END, THE
Address2200 THRIFT RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsObserved raw meat stored over onions on Don coyotl. Observed raw shelled eggs commingled with shredded cheese in WIC #2. Observed raw shrimp over potatoes at ace of spuds in WIC #2. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. PIC was in process of daily walk through and had already placed “parking tickets” at some of the shared spaces, which indicates to the individual PICs that these items need to be corrected. Observed one PIC in WIC #2 cooling rice with protective plastic coverings and stacked on top of one another. EHS educated PIC about proper cooling methods and items unstacked and protective coverings removed.

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 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed 4 handwashing sinks without handwashing signs. -CDI- PIC posted handsink signage. -0- 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed one handwashing sink with no soap. -CDI- PIC replenished soap supply. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed one handsink with no paper towels. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel supply.
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 food debris on shared slicer stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. -1.5- 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 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed dark buildup on inside of ice machine at ice chute. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./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). In WIC observed no date mark on housemade broth in at Mazali, rice and vegetable mix with no dates at sabor limon, sliced watermelon date marked 6/13 (discard 6/20), and bacon wrapped watermelon 6/15 (discard 6/21) at Solo, macaroni noodles 6/6 (discard 6/12), rice 6/10 (discard 6/16) at crown and tide, and seafood rice 6/7 (discard 6/13), noodles with no date mark at Mem’s Thai RIC, and heavy cream date marked 5/13 (discard 5/20) at Grey’s RIC. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items past date mark and properly date marked other items. -0- 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 .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests throughout. Per PIC, pest control frequency has increased. **REPEAT** -1-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed some sinks in need of recaulking/resealing. PIC stated that she had removed some of the caulking because it is set to be repaired this week. -0- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets lifting from door of WIC. Repair/replace. Per PIC, gaskets have been ordered. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed some rusted shelving.
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 tops of dish machine and some equipment beneath hoods in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 dust buildup on some ceilings and vent covers throughout. Observed top of paper towel dispenser by handsink at BOH/near dishpit/3-comp sink in need of cleaning. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. 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 detached baseboard throughout shared kitchen in need of repair. Per PIC, work order has been placed for baseboards and set to be repaired this week. **REPEAT** -0.5-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed some light bulbs beneath hood above flat top that were out. Per PIC, light bulbs have been ordered. -0-