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NameRHINO MARKET & DELI SOUTHPARK
Address4300 CONGRESS ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/25/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed chicken salad made on 9/24/26 holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Cooling methods insufficient to support proper cooling. See violation 33 for further details. CDI - Chicken salad voluntarily discarded. 1.5 pts. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cooked sausage holding in steamwell below 135F. See temperature chart. PIC stated sausages had been in unit for less than four hours. CDI - Sausage placed back on grill to reheat to over 165F. REHS recommended keeping item on TPHC. 0 pts. 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 chicken salad cooling since 9/24/26 while in a deep, covered plastic container in WIC. Chicken salad did not meet proper cooling parameters. CDI - Chicken salad voluntarily discarded. Repeat. 1 pt. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hot cabinet not functioning properly during inspection. PIC contained maintenance for repair and relocated all items intended to be reheated in unit to WIC. Observed sanitizer dispenser at three compartment sink unable to provide adequate concentrations during inspection. PIC stated they are aware of the issue, and have already contacted maintenance. REHS observed three compartment sink manually filled and properly dosed during inspection. Facility plans on manually dosing sanitizer until maintenance arrives on site later in the day. 0 pts.
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 FRP peeling off wall under three compartment sink drainboard during inspection. Repair necessary. 0 pts.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee belongings being stored above and in conjunction with customer beverages in coffee lowboy during inspection. Ensure employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of customer foods and beverages. 0 pts.