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NameIRIE NATION
Address440 E MCCULOUGH DR
SUITE A-126
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/29/2025
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without a certified good protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed handwashing sinks with paper towels not dispensing from holder. CDI - PIC placed napkins at towel dispensers.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed uncovered containers of mac-n-cheese, greens, curry goat and raw chicken in the WIC not actively cooling. PIC covered food.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No -REPEAT- 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed containers of mac-n-cheese, greens and curry goat all prepared yesterday without date marking. Observed three containers of mac-n-cheese that PIC wasn't sure of prep date. CDI - PIC date marked items prepared yesterday. PIC voluntarily discarded three mac-n-cheese pans from unknown date. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P- Observed cans of indoor household use only fogger and cans of household use Raid in kitchen and service area. CDI - PIC educated on using commercial use pesticides only. Cans of household insecticide voluntarily discarded.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 containers of sugar and flour without label. PIC labeled containers.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed in-use rice cooker that is not rated for commercial use. Per PIC, cooker is used because of its small capacity. PIC educated to replace cooker with ANSI unit. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a single door RIC, ice machine and front display case not working. Per PIC, facility plans to repair/replace all out of service equipment. -REPEAT- 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 rusty shelving in WIC. PIC to address replacement of shelving.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No -REPEAT- 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 buildup of food debris on exterior of fryers, cooling equipment and on interior bottoms of cooling equipment. PIC to address cleaning frequency.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No -REPEAT- 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors and walls in kitchen area in need of cleaning. PIC to address cleaning frequency.