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NameZAMBIES
Address3204 N DAVIDSON ST
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at two of four hand sinks. CDI- PIC obtained paper towels. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed one hand sink with no hand wash sign. CDI- PIC posted hand sign. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed spray bottle in basin of one sink and a plastic container in another hand sink. CDI- PIC removed items from hand sink bases.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed quat sanitizer at 3 compartment sink with a concentration of 0ppm. CDI- PIC was able to make and test a batch of chlorine sanitizer. Chlorine sanitizer will be used in place of quat until replacement quat container is received. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with black buildup on the inside. Clean frequently to prevent buildup.
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written procedures for TCS foods held on 4 hour TPHC. CDI- PIC and EHS drafted TPHC procedures. REPEAT TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety 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 no labels with start and end time on foods held on 4 hour TPHC. CDI- PIC wrote down start and end time.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no thin probe thermometer available due to the one having no battery power. Obtain working thin probe thermometer. EHS will follow up within 10 days.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed front windows open with no fly fan on. CDI- PIC turned on fly fan.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing food with no head covering. CDI- Employees donned hair covering. REPEAT
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 single use cups and lids stored on the floor under table. Store at least 6 inches off the floor.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 AC vents with heavy buildup of dust. Clean.