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NameSOUL KITCHEN
Address2903 CENTRAL AV
UNIT C
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/26/2025
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P Observed employee place raw pork into WIC and then begin to work with ready to eat food. CDI EHS redirected employee and employee washed hands.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw pork stored above BBQ sauce and raw fish stored over ketchup. CDI order changed. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed mash potatoes on line holding below 135F. CDI PIC reheated quickly and placed back on line. EHS unable to confirm temp before placement back into hot well. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS items and ambient in WIC holding above 41F. All TCS ready to eat items and cut cabbage were voluntarily discarded. Raw meat was holding below 45F and was moved to other coolers. EHS spoke with owner. Facility allowed to remain open and provided limited menu (what is left on hot line and in oven). WIC must be repaired today or owner needs to voluntarily close until repaired. VR 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 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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 multiple containers of TCS foods requiring date marking that were prepared yesterday with out date marks. CDI Items voluntarily discarded due to malfunctioning WIC. 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 .
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed ant walking on floor in prep area. Repeat.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No Yes 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. WIC is not functioning properly. Ambient vacillating within minutes from 44 to 42 to 46. Maintaining all TCS food in WIC above 41F. Repair or replace. VR required
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at three comp resulting in grey water running onto floor. PIC placed container to catch sewage water. Must be repaired immediately.
55 0 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. Observed standing water on floor from leak at three comp sink. Clean.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal food in WIC amongst retail food.