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NameRITZ CARLTON CHARLOTTE/THE FIFTH FORK
Address201 E TRADE ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/12/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsQuarterly inspection conducted with PICs chef Saravanan Appadurai and sous chef Jesse Austero. *Oysters are no longer being offered on the menu.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 some metal food containers stored as clean with date labels attached. CDI - Enployee instructed to remove labels and transfer the utensils to the dish area to be washed and sanitized. -0- 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 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed various TCS applicable foods cold holding > 41 F inside several prep units. Refer to temperature observation chart. Several items had just been filled at their stations, others were cold holding since 6 am and one container of raw chicken since previous day from discussion with PIC and food handler present. Upon further investigation, EHS discovered two refrigeration units malfunctioning. CDI - All items were transferred to the walk-in cooler and nearby reach in freezer to cool down to < 41 F. Raw chicken voluntarily discarded. Facility instructed to discontinue use of inoperable units until they are repaired and cold holding is maintaining at < 41 F. -3- Verification visit is required. 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.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 roasted shallots and garlic in oil (7/29), roasted butternut squash and lettuce (8/4) held past their expiration dates. Observed no date label for potato gratin or short ribs. Production date for short ribs verified as 8/10 but unknown for potato grain. Also observed no date label for pork belly which was pulled from the freezer yesterday. CDI - EHS reviewed date marking, pull/thaw and FIFO procedures with PIC. All items voluntarily discarded by PIC with exception to short ribs and pork belly which were date marked accordingly. -1.5- 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 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed three in use chemical cleaning agents in spray bottles stored on top of the dish machine. CDI - PIC removed chemical spray bottles. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal food containers at the utensil shelving unit wet stacked. CDI - Food handler instructed to separate to allow for proper air drying. -0-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two prep units unable to maintain foods at < 41 F. 1 of 2 of these units also missing its handle at the prep top. Repair. -0.5-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 heavy ice accumulation along edges of freezer doors at 2x units. No points deducted due to different violation observed. -0-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at fixtures of three prep sinks and shared 3-compartment sink. Repair. -0