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NameMEZEH GRILL @ OPTIMIST
Address1115 N BREVARD ST
STE 201
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/5/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. *REPEAT* For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 employees fail to properly wash their hands prior to donning gloves to work with food after working with unclean dishes, and returning from being outside of establishment. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employees discard gloves and properly wash hands before replacing.
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food debris in front handsink. Back handsink being used to store unclean dishes. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee begin process of cleaning sink and removed dishes from sink. *REPEAT*
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed grilled chicken temping below 135F in hot box due to being held out on prep table. CDI- PIC removed item to be reheated due to being within parameters. *REPEAT* For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 0 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 date labels missing on container of shredded lamb in grill drawers, PIC stated item was prepped 1/3. Dates missing on bottles of feta dressing and Caesar dressings in prep top, PIC stated items were prepped on yesterday morning. CDI- PIC had correct date labels marked on containers. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed two spray bottles unlabeled with unknown chemicals in each. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had labels updated.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 4 metal containers with heavy liquid debris accumulation holding single-use utensils that had been exposed to unknown liquid debris. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items and replaced containers.
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 gaskets of 3D low Reach-in and grill drawers tearing and in disrepair. Replace gaskets.