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Name550 CATERING AND COFFEE BAR
Address550 S TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed unpackaged cooked meatballs stored under opened raw cut beef. CDI- Raw beef removed and placed below meatballs. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above pre-washed vegetables in the walk in cooler. CDI- Unwashed vegetable removed and washed vegetables placed above. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
32 0 Variance obtained for specialized processing methods Yes No No 8-103.11 Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority.-Pf Observed dehydrated tomatoes held on the prep top as shelf stable. Tomatoes were made at 9:00am. Tomatoes placed in the blast chiller to cool to 41F. A variance is needed when turning a hazardous food shelf stable. For more information on how to request a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
33 0.50 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 Observed salads, tomatoes, cooling while tightly wrapped. CDI- Items unwrapped. 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 .