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NamePOKE EXPRESS
Address16041 JOHNSTON RD
SUITE G
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsObserved induction burner in back of kitchen where PIC stated they Cook raw beef for personal use. Facility does not have a hood vent system and is prohibited from cooking here for customer consumption.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 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 a large bowl being stored in hand sink in kitchen area. CDI: Bowl removed. REPEAT
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw beef being stored above crab sticks in walk in freezer. Raw beef was removed from hermetically sealed packaging. CDI: All storage order was rearranged. REPEAT For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
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 kimchi bucket that was opened on two days prior without a date mark. Observed coconut cream ginger sauce without a date mark that was made Thursday. CDI: PIC date marked items according to prep and open date. 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 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed multiple cans of household use only RAID products and residential fly tape in kitchen for pest control. EHS discussed proper pest control approaches with commercial use products and pest control companies. CDI: PIC removed fly tape and stated that the raid will be taken out of the restaurant.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fly tape in facility with multiple dead flies. CDI: PIC removed fly tape and discarded. EHS discussed proper pest control methods with PIC. Facility does not currently have a pest control company.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cut avocados with stickers still in place and unwashed. EHS educated PIC on proper washing of avocados and sticker removal.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed metal pans wet stacked. CDI: pans were unstacked to allow for air drying. REPEAT.
56 0.50 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 food in WIF and WIC stored over food products for facility. Observed dumbbell weights stored on table next to rice cookers in kitchen. CDI: PIC removed personal food items and EHS discussed proper storage of employee food and items.