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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 8/4/2026
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 must be discarded. Establishment receives juice made at sister location. Juice is not treated and must display WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems. (Juice not present during today's inspection)

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cooked chicken being stored on top of stove with an internal temperature of 82F. CDI - Chicken was reheated to 167F and PIC has been advised to hold cooked chicken in available hot box. -REPEAT- -3 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 .
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 in kitchen preparing food while waring bracelets and jewelry. -0 points-
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed in-use knives stored by puncturing through cardboard on shelving. CDI - Cardboard was removed and knives were taken to three compartment sink to be washed rinsed, and sanitized. -0.5 points-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed cardboard box being used as a knife block in kitchen. -0 points-