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NameTHE FOUR
Address16508 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsTPHC - Entire Buffet Line, Milk Carafes

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No Yes 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 5-203.11(A)/5-204.11 Establishment is required to maintain the required number of hand washing sinks required by Law and for convenient use by employees in areas required by the NC Food Code. - Pf Observed an inoperable hand sink in the front kitchen.
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 raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat items in the reach-in cooler. CDI - Eggs were moved to the bottom shelf.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 60 degree cream cheese packets on the service line. Employee stated that these are placed back in the cooler after each morning. CDI - Cream cheese was voluntarily discarded. Packets will now be kept in the cooler.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed an open container of milk and spinach dip without date marks. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded. No increase in points due to improvement from last inspection.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no TPHC policy for the buffet / milk carafes. CDI - EHS provided policy during inspection.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed one spray bottle of chemical without a label. CDI - Bottle was labeled. Observed a spray bottle of chemical stored on top of the prep cooler. CDI - Bottle was removed.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no functional thin-probe thermometer.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed unwrapped apples in a basket on the buffet line. CDI - Apples will now be washed and wrapped.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a “household use only” chest freezer.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No REPEAT 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy debris and grease build-up inside of the prep cooler.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors.