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NameTEA FUSION CAFE
Address440 E MCCULLOUGH DR
UNIT 116
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsObserved consumer advisory updated on digital menu to note raw egg in bahn mi sandwiches. PIC stated that the to go menus have been discarded and are not in use at this time.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no person in charge with CFPM during inspection. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
23 1.50 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 takoyaki balls in WIC with thaw date 2/10. Observed mushroom bao buns in display cooler with date 2/9. PIC stated that the boa buns were unthawed today and that the date had not been changed in display yet. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded takoyaki balls and date changed for bao buns to reflect thaw 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door unable to self-close and creating a gap. PIC stated that you have to slam the door to latch it. Hope was observed to be cracked during inspection. CDI: PIC shut door. Repair to ensure pest entry is avoided.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of tapioca pearls being stored on floor in storage area. CDI: PIC moved box to a shelf.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed chest freezer in the back that is for household use. REPEAT