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NameZANZIBAR CAFE
Address3720 N TRYON ST
SUITE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsFufu held and cooked in establishment is made from flour packaging, not from scratch. EHS provided updated employee health handout. EHS discussed date marking procedures with owner, process includes date labeling all stews cooked at beginning of week.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands prior to donning gloves after entering kitchen from front of house. CDI- EHS discussed, PIC had employee discard gloves before properly washing hands. 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P. Observed food employee fail to wash bare hands after picking item off of floor. CDI- PIC had employee properly wash hands.
15 1.50 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 shelled eggs stored directly over Ready-to-eat foods. CDI- PIC had employee readjust storage. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P. Observed shoe string being used as handle, directly contacting rice in warmer. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded rice and lid.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P. Observed household use only pesticides “hot shot” held in establishment for use against flying insects. CDI- PIC removed item to be discarded.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects throughout establishment.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed vent in walk-in leaking water.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 gaskets of reach-in unit, handles of holding units, racks storing equipment, all in need of cleaning. *REPEAT*
55 1 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 facility in need of cleaning under and behind equipment, on walls, and around ceiling vents. *REPEAT*