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NameMIDNIGHT DINER
Address420 E TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/2/2025
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
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food employee wash hands, turn faucet off with bare hands and then dry hands with disposable towels. CDI - Employee was redirected to re-wash hands and use paper towel as a barrier to turn off faucet. -2-
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed mashed potatoes and mac & cheese below 135 F in hot cabinet. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - Food handler instructed to reheat products > 165 F for hot holding correction. -0- 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 0 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 cheese held on time since 11:00 AM with out time stamps. CDI - Food handler instructed to discard product. -0-
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles in the prep table and one squeeze bottle at the cook line not labeled. CDI - PIC identified contents and labeled the bottles. -0-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed broken down cardboard box used as a floor matt in back kitchen leading to exterior door. Replace with material that is non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed urinal out of order and covered with trash bag in men’s restroom and (1) stall out of order in women’s restroom. PIC advised that he is aware of these issues and repairs are currently in progress. -0-
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 heavy food debris and residue buildup under the flat top grills. Increase cleaning frequency and maintain clean. -0.5-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaking at front handsink fixture (located at entrance to the kitchen). Repair/replace. -0-