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NameSRI BALAJI CAFFE
Address716 MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsPIC states that PND verified proper functioning of hot water heater after persistent low-level alarm from C02 monitor at last inspection. No alarms during today’s inspection, equipment is in good repair.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No REPEAT. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at first hand sink. CDI- Paper towels moved nearby. (-2)
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed one container of tomato based sauce at front of RIC at 44F. All other TCS foods below 41F. No point taken for single item. CDI- Sauce relocated to freezer for rapid cooling. (-0)
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed one fryer basket with deteriorated wire, no longer safe to use. EHS advises replacing. (-0.5) 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed one cutting board with severe scoring, no longer cleanable. CDI- PIC removes board from service.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 unsealed wood panels behind prep tops in need of sealant or replacing with a material that is smooth, cleanable, and not absorbent. (-0)