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NameRHINO MARKET & DELI SOUTHPARK
Address4300 CONGRESS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsTPHC procedures verified for Coffee Creamer Consumer Advisory posted for “Add Smoked Salmon” sign on the wall Establishment has provided French Dip Roast procedures for review by the Health Department (Wednesday special) Labels and Allergens are present for self-service packaged foods

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 cold smoked salmon stored above salads in the salad cooler. CDI - Smoked salmon was moved to the bottom shelf.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 48 degree milk batter for pork chops due to it bing in a shallow pan of ice. EHS recommends using deeper ice pans. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed several sandwiches and pasta salads in the self-service refrigerator with a date mark from 4/3/25. CDI - All items were voluntarily discarded.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed several baggies of sandwich meat attempting to cool in deep, plastic containers. CDI - Items were placed in thin metal pans.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a small amount of fruit flies throughout the kitchen.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No REPEAT 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two employee preparing food while wearing watches. Observed two employees without hair restraints.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on counters throughout the kitchen.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No REPEAT 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bin for storing utensil with heavy food debris in the bottom. 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed single-service forks and spoons with handles turned in different directions. Contamination could occur as customers touch the ends of the utensils.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed the prep cooler cutting board with deep stains and cuts.