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NameTHE GROVE
Address1043 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28207
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility is receiving smoothie bags (containing TCS food) from ‘Green Brothers’ facility. Smoothie bags are delivered and stored frozen, then placed in blender for immediate service. EHS observed smoothie bags missing ingredients, allergens, source name, address, and weight. EHS observed common name of item on smoothie bag. PIC provided online invoice for smoothie bag order from Green Brothers. NCDHHS is in process of determining if NCDA permit is required for smoothie packages from ‘Green Brothers’ facility. EHS will follow up once decision is finalized. Facility has discontinued using ‘Know Food in the Kitchen’ as a source of TCS food, per NCDA regulations.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 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 sliced turkey(9/21) and pepperoni(9/19) held past their 7-day shelf life. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the turkey and pepperoni. -Observed mac and cheese with an incorrect date mark (prep date of 9/21). -CDI- PIC stated the mac and cheese was prepped and frozen on 9/21, then pulled from the freezer on 9/26. PIC added additional date mark stating the freeze/thaw date on the mac and cheese. -EHS noticed significant improvement in date marking since the last inspection. EHS observed no foods missing a date mark. -No Risk Control Plan implemented today due to large improvement in date marking system. Continue date marking improvement. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. -Observed food employee handling food without wearing hair restraint. Ensure all food employees utilize hair restraint to prevent contamination.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 slight buildup of food residue on bottom interior of low reach-in freezer. Increase frequency of cleaning.