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NameNEIGHBORHOOD CAFE
Address100 HUNTERSVILLE-CONCORD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078-6215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/7/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses TPHC to hold hollandaise sauce. Start and end times are tracked using date marking sticker. Establishment uses pasteurized eggs to make hollandaise sauce. Establishment uses raw shell eggs to make Caesar dressing. Establishment offers salmon cooked to order. Salmon is aquaculture raised and pellet fed.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS foods in flip top cooler holding at temperatures between 53F and 57F. Ambient air temperature of kitchen was measured at 92F to 94F. CDI - All items are to be discarded at end of lunch service. Lunch service ends at 2:30PM. PIC has been advised that TCS foods must be maintained at 41F or less. PIC has been advised to use TPHC procedures for items in flip top cooler if cooler cannot maintain TCS foods at proper cold holding during times of high ambient kitchen temperatures. A return visit will be conducted to ensure flip top unit is maintaining TCS foods at 41F or less or that proper TPHC procedures are in place. -1.5 points- 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 .
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written TPHC procedures for hollandaise sauce. Establishment previously maintained TPHC procedures on wall next to steam well. Procedures were missing during inspection. Hollandaise sauce being held on TPHC was marked with start and discard times. CDI - Written TPHC procedures for hollandaise were provided during inspection. PIC has been advised to reprint and maintain in facility. -REPEAT -1.5 points- TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear kitchen door missing door sweep or other device to ensure door is properly closed. Outside can be seen around door edges. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed abundance of house flies in food storage area and kitchen prep area. -1 point-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No 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 employees preparing food while wearing watches. -0 points-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed in-use ice scoop being stored on top of ice machine without any protection from contamination. -0 points-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on all cold holding equipment in kitchen area. Observed plastic equipment used to hold utensils with broken pits and chips. Observed heavily rusted shelving throughout. -0.5 points-
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 cracked and broken floor tiles in kitchen area. Repair/replace tiles so they are smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. -0 points-