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NameCARIBBEAN HUT EASTFIELD
Address13016 EASTFIELD RD
STE B-100
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsCooling of cooked/heated TCS foods is prohibited. Cooked/heated TCS foods remaining at end of each business day will be discarded.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed plastic pitcher with water stored inside kitchen handwashing sink. CDI - Pitcher was removed. -REPEAT- -1 point-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed large boxes of raw chicken at 44F stored on kitchen floor without temperature control. Chicken was stored in kitchen in preparation for cutting and freezing. PIC has been advised to hold raw chicken in cold holding until time to remove for preparation. CDI - Chicken was moved to preparation. -REPEAT- -1.5 points- 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 .
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 unlabeled spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer stored on three comp sink drain board. CDI - PIC labeled spray bottle. -0 points-
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed fish and shrimp thawing under running water at prep sink. Water had a temperature ranging from 74F to 81F. Approved thawing methods include thawing under refrigeration, thawing as part of the cooking process, and thawing completely submerged under running water with a temperature of 70F or below. CDI - Fish and shrimp were moved to prep table to begin cooking preparation. -0 points-
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in kitchen. -1 point-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees preparing food while wearing bracelets. -0 points-