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NameIHOP #3488
Address5815 HIGHLAND SHOPPES DR
SUITE 100
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses a four hour time limit on hot held items (gravy, hollandaise, link sausage, etc.) for quality purposes. Establishment uses date marking stickers to note start and discard time. All hot held items were being held at 135F or greater. Inspection conducted with J. Adamsky

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind ready to eat pasteurized liquid eggs at the prep station. CDI- PIC rearranged storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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). Observed milk opened two days prior with no date mark, sausages prepared two days prior with no date mark, and sliced tomatoes prepared the day before with no date mark. Observed salsa with 8 day date range (10/22-10/29). According to PIC, dates on the stickers are determined by corporate.CDI- PIC correctly labeled all items. 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 .
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in sink and surface sanitizing buckets at 0 ppm.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed washed avocados with the stickers still attached. CDI- PIC placed the avocados to be rewashed after the sticker was removed.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed in-use scoops held in hot water at 128F. CDI- PIC replaced the water.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 3 compartment sink unable to properly dispense sanitizer. PIC was aware of the issue and uses the mop sink to properly dispense sanitizer until the 3 compartment sink is fixed. All dishes in facility are run through the dishwasher. Repeat. 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 planks of wood being used to prop up shelving on the expo line. Visible wood shavings could be seen on the expo shelving next to customer orders.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors open during inspection. Dumpster is shared with other facilities.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 ac vents in the kitchen.