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NameZAMBIES
Address3204 N DAVIDSON ST
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsRemove fly salt gun from establishment. Not an approved method. EHS emailed copy of Employee health agreement. EHS discussed additional methods of cooling for canned TCS foods including roasted red peppers.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager Yes No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. CDI- CFPM arrived during type up portion. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsink being used to stored container used to trap drain flies. CDI- PIC removed container to separate area and bean process of cleaning sink.
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 open bag of flour stored uncovered on lower shelf of prep table near walk-in. Cover or wrap bag.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener blade heavily soiled during inspection. CDI- PIC removed item to be w/r/s. PIC stated new blades had been ordered. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed canned roasted red peppers being held out of temp for extended period for draining in prep sink. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC removed item to cool in low reach-in cooler on prep line. *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 .
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Fly glue trap stored directly over handsink and close to single-use pizza boxes. EHS discussed relocating. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed front door maintained open without fly fan. Large windows adjacent had 1/2 fly fans on at start of inspection. *REPEAT* 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observd heavy presence of small flying insects in dish pit and can wash area. PIC stated pest control has been onsite weekly, in addition to establishment hiring floor and drain cleaners.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed establishment without quat test strips. CDI- EHS provided. PIC to order strips and send proof to EHS via business card.
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 hole in wall near office setup. Observed column damaged needing repair. 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 vent cover with heavy dust accumulation.