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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 6/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses computer onsite to hold V&D cleanup procedures, EHS provided physical copy.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes Yes 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 eating personal food, and returning from working the register. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employees discard gloves and properly wash hands before replacing. *REPEAT*
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed food thermometer stored unclean. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded due to screen glitch.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (C ) (3) Follow written procedures for cold foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 6 hours. Food shall be marked with start and discard time. -Pf 3-501.19 (C ) (2) Follow written procedures for cold foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 6 hours. The food shall be monitored to ensure the warmest portion of the food does not exceed 70 F during the 6 hour period. -Pf. Observed prep line food items not being held on time or monitored as approved. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC retrieved logs and updated due to being aware of start time.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed TCS food cooling in active reach-in with cold air leaking out. CDI- PIC removed items to rapidly cool due to being within parameters. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
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 multiple flying insects in kitchen food prep areas. Keep premises free of insects and increase pest control as needed.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of cucumbers stored on floor of walk-in. CDI- PIC removed items to shelf.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets of 3D low Reach-in tearing and in disrepair. Replace gaskets. Observed flip top lid needing repair. *REPEAT*