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NameTIMA AFRICAN RESTAURANT
Address4438 THE PLAZA
STE E
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/10/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 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 2 squeezer bottles stored in the hand sink. Observed debris in hand sink. CDI - PIC removed bottles and debris. 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed prep unit blocking hand sink. CDI - PIC moved prep unit.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed tomato sauce that is made by boiling tomatoes and pouring over cut onions not using date of the day the first ingredient that was prepped. CDI - Had PIC use date of first item prepped in sauce and re date item. Zero points given because of improvement. Last inspection had several items lacking dates. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed one bottle without a label. PIC stated it was sanitizer. All other bottles were labeled. CDI - PIC had employee label container.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed cabbage stored in a plastic grocery bag. Observed containers of cut tomatoes and onions stacked on top of each other with bottom of container in direct contact with food. CDI - PIC had employee take cabbage out of plastic bag and PIC voluntarily discarded tomatoes and onions.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed several dishes stored as clean wet nesting. Make sure all items are air dried before stacking.
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 one box of single use spoons directly on the floor in the front area. CDI - PIC placed on the shelf.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed filter of the hood system missing. Replace missing pieces.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 cart holding spices next to the prep unit with visible food debris. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed atmospheric vacuum device present, however lacking a continuous back flow prevention device. The spray nozzle was attached to hose, on and laying inside mop sink. CDI - EHS had PIC turn off faucet and hang spray nozzle.
55 0.50 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. Overall cleaning needed on equipment and walls behind cook line. Increase cleaning frequency.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink on cart next to prep area and in tea serving area. Designate one area for employee drinks.