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NameSALTED MELON SOUTH END
Address100 W WORTHINGTON AV
STE 107
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Sanitizer measured less than 150 ppm quat at 3-compartment sink. Solution out of dispenser also measured less than 150 ppm. Establishment needs to contact chemical company to repair dispenser. PIC will manually make sanitizer solution until it is repaired. CDI - 200 ppm solution made at 3-compartment sink. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Blue cleaner was stored in a bottle that was labeled was sanitizer. CDI - PIC discarded chemical bottle. 0 pts.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Milk frother utensils at coffee area was stored in 70F water. Spatulas beside stove top were stored in 80F water. In-use utensils must be only be stored in water if the water is maintained at above 135F. CDI - Items taken to dish machine to be re-washed. REPEAT
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice machine outer panel is held together by tape. Repair ice machine so panel attaches properly. REPEAT
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. Cleaning interiors of coolers on line. 0 pts.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Hand washing sink in kitchen is slow to drain. Repair so water drains properly. 0 pts.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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. Clean walls in prep areas and behind dish machine. Clean physical facilities more frequently. REPEAT