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NameCHURCH'S CHICKEN
Address3217 EASTWAY DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsPIC stated that they are expecting a remodel in the next month.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed Cole slaw in the drive through cooler above 41F. Ambient air is 63F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded and noticed that cooler was unplugged. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed degreaser spray bottle hanging above the 3 comp sink. CDI PIC moved degreaser to chemical storage area.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee handling food with jewelry on her arm. CDI employee removed jewelry 2-302.11 (B) Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a Food Employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. - Pf Observed employee handling food with polished artificial finger nails. CDI Employee washed her hands and put on gloves.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 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 single service containers stored unprotected on the top shelf. CDI PIC inverted containers.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 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 WIC and WIF door gasket torn. Also observed the inside of the WIC door deteriorating and discolored. Also observed a wood pallet in the WIF. Also observed large amount of rust on shelves above the 3 cop sink that holds clean dishes. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the drive through cooler not holding tcs foods at 41F or below. The ambient air is 63F. PIC discovered that the Unit was unplugged. The temperature was 39F at the end of the inspection.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lid and doors left open. REPEAT
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed walls and floor of the mop sink deteriorating and not smooth. Also observed missing ceiling tile next to hood. REPEAT
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee purse above food on the prep table. CDI PIC moved employee purse.