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NameKOSTAS KITCHEN
Address600 E 4TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/20/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsEHS provided PIC with updated Employee Health Policy in both English and Spanish.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed case of unwashed lettuce stored above multiple jars and containers of commercially made RTE sauces, stored inside the WIC. CDI: PIC corrected storage order to prevent contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed spray bottle of sanitizer used to sanitize the exterior surfaces of cold holding equipment at the make line, stored above one of the make tables. CDI: PIC removed spray bottle to prevent contamination.
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 one pan of sliced deli turkey that had no change in temperature after 41 minutes had passed. Pan was stored inside reach-in cooler, with seran wrap left slightly opened to cool. Observed hotel pan of raw hamburger patties not meeting the cooling rate. CDI: PIC moved both pans into the freezer to rapidly cool down, as they still had time within the 4 hour window to finish cooling. EHS observed all other TCS food items cooling had met the cooling rate. 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 .
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 soiled gaskets in some cold holding units. Observed soiled handles on cold holding units. Increase cleaning frequency.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed damaged tile on baseboard of the entrance near the dish room. Repair damaged tile on baseboard so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.