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NameEXOTICA INDIAN KITCHEN BAR
Address500 S COLLEGE ST
STE 150
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed unpackaged raw shrimp stored above cooked shrimp and other items in walk in freezer. CDI- Shrimp placed below ready to eat foods. Keep raw items below/ separate from ready to eat. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine in need of cleaning. Observed black build up in ice machine
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed no time stamps for sauces on TPHC in the men cooler. CDI- Sauces were at or below 41F. Time written for sauces.
49 0.50 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 outside of microwaves in need of cleaning.
50 0 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure Yes No No 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Manager told EHS upon arrival that they noticed that the hot water was not working. Manager had already called a technician to come service the hot water. Technician came within 10 minutes. Employees were instructed to not wash dishes until the hot water was fixed. The dish machine is low temp and was functioning properly.