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NameRISE CAFE
Address9525 BIRKDALE CROSSING DR
SUITE 101
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/31/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsDuring visit EHS discussed effective cooling methods of TCS foods cooled from ambient temps due to elevated temperatures during active operating hours. The discussion included implementing ice bags for TCS foods found out of temp, increased monitoring of foods held in flip top, maintaining flip top lid closed, and removing foods to less active units after being held out of temp for extended periods of time. Establishment is prohibited from cooking and cooling TCS foods. Violations cited for cooling over time may result in higher point deductions and permit action.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF. Observed frontline employee washing hands at dump sink. CDI- EHS discussed with employee and PIC, employee rewashed hands properly.
20 0 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 diced tomatoes, diced ham, sausage links, shredded cheese, fail to have a change in temp while being held in flip top unit being actively used with lid held open. CDI- PIC removed item to less active standing reach-in cooler in addition to using ice bags for rapid cooling. 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 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed top half of containers holding sausage links, diced sausage patties, and diced ham, shredded cheese stored in cook line flip top temping above 41F. CDI- PIC had food employee remove items to be rapidly cooled in standing RIF. *REPEAT* 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 diced tomatoes being cooled while tightly covered and densely packed, TCS foods unable to cool due to being held in active unit, TCS foods having no change in temp after 40+ mins. CDI- EHS discussed effective cooling methods, see item #20. *REPEAT* 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 .
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 small blade fan stored directly on top of whole onions at prep sink. CDI- PIC removed fan from area.
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. Repair gaskets on prep unit under flip top.
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. Repair baseboarding in kitchen.