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NameSOUTH END EATS
Address500 W SUMMIT AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 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 No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC is not a certified food safety manager. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety.
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-102.11 (C) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. - Pf. PIC could not locate employee health policy onsite. CDI - Provided EHP procedures to facility. -0-
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. - Pf. Observed no written procedure for clean up of vomiting / diarrhea. CDI - EHS provided hard copy during today’s inspection. -0- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf. Observed no hand towels for hand sink next to the ice machines. CDI - PIC provided disposable towels. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed both of the unisex restrooms without hand washing signs. CDI - Handwashing signage provided to facility and PIC placed them in both restrooms. -0-
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No REPEAT: 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a couple boxes of food on the walk-in freezer floor. Remove from floor. -2-
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 the walk-in freezer with a damaged gasket. Replace. -0-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 dust on fan covers inside walk-in cooler and heavy ice accumulating on door of walk-in freezer. Clean and maintain. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed damaged dry wall at right corner of IT room. Repair. 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 debris on floor in the walk-in freezer. Clean and maintain. -0-