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NameCATALU
Address135 NEW BERN ST
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. EHS observed beef stock in the walk in cooler holding at 47F. PIC stated that the stock was prepared the day prior and cooled overnight. Beef stock missed the 6 hour cooling window. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the beef stock. -1.5- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf EHS observed that facility did not have a consumer advisory for the aiolis on the menu that contain a raw unpasteurized egg. Faiclity shall note that items contain a raw add by adding the asterisk to these menu items. -0.5- 10 DAY VR Required.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf EHS observed beef stock in the walk in cooler that had been cooling overnight in a large metal pot. EHS observed a thick layer of fat on top of the stock that might have contributed to the stock not cooling properly. EHS advised that facility split up the stock is to smaller pots or stir product more frequently to prevent fat from solidifying before it finishes cooling. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the beef stock -0- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .