Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
Logo Main Menu
Mecklenburg County Health Dept
Public Health Inspections
Select your filters and click the Search button to search for data, or click Clear to clear all filters
 
  
 

Premises Information

Return to Inspections
NameABUGIDA CAFE
Address3007 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No Yes 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand soap at entrance handsink. A verification will occur no later than 3/29/2026.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.- Observed one (1) bag of unwashed produce (tomatoes) stored above washed and RTE foods in reach in cooler. CDI - PIC rotated unwashed produce to lower level. EHS provided reach in cooler storage order chart to PIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one three (3) squeeze bottles (water, oil, awaze) without labels. CDI - Station label added to grill shelf.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Initially observed sanitizer bin used to hold in use wiping cloth stored on the floor. CDI - PIC elevated wiping cloths without correction by EHS.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed one (1) washed and sanitized single use container (sour cream) used to hold labeled spice mix in reach in freezer. CDI - PIC directed food employee to move spice mix into labeled multi use container.
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 single-door RIF not working. Unit was off and no items were stored inside at the time of the inspection. Per PIC, part to fix the freezer is on order. If unit cannot be repaired, PIC plans to replace unit. Facility has a two-door RIF freezer currently in use for cold storage needs. REPEAT. 4-402.12 Fixed, floor mounted equipment shall be sealed to the floor or elevated to at least 6 inch clearance. Observed 3 compartment sink, handsink, and bathroom handsink sealant coming away from walls. Caulk or reseal sinks to adjacent walls. Note: Per permit conditions, facility must maintain all cold holding equipment in good repair. Standing freezer must be repaired or replaced with equivalent equipment as needed.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS observed dumpster door open during inspection. CDI - EHS closed door prior to returning to interior premises.