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NameSPOONS SOUTH END
Address2520 SOUTH BV
STE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEHS observed facility has installed a dish machine underneath the 3-compartment sink, which PIC stated they have received from one of their other locations. Dish machine was labeled with a sign that read "do not use, not hooked up." Per permit conditions, The PERMIT HOLDER shall not add equipment or change menu prior to obtaining approval from the REGULATORY AUTHORITY. This includes a change in the type of food establishment or food operations if determined by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY to be necessary to ensure compliance with the rules.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at the facility. Ensure there is a CFPM during all hours of operation. REPEAT VIOLATION. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed coconut milk and coconut cream cold holding above 41F in the 2-door lowboy freezer/cooler combo. PIC stated she had not had the coconut milk out recently, but the doors have been frequently opened and closed. Ambient air temp was 48F and did not drop after 20 minutes had passed. All milk cartons and pans of coconut cream were moved into the standing RIC, and EHS advised contacting technician to check on the cold holding unit for repairs. Facility not to hold any TCS food items inside 2-door cooler portion of the cold holding unit until repairs have been made and unit is able to maintain proper temps for TCS foods. Cooler dropped temperature to 44F while EHS was still on-site. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure facility is in compliance. 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 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee actively building acai bowls without the use of an approved hair restraint (hat, beanie, visor, hairnet). Ensure all food employees actively engaging in food prep have some sort of hair restraint to prevent contamination.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(2) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. Observed stacks of cleaned/sanitized plastic pans stored right-side up on the clean dish shelves. Keep cleaned/sanitized pans stored inverted to prevent contamination.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a case of single-serve plastic bowl lids stored directly on the floor next to the compost bin. Ensure all single-serve articles are stored off of the floor to prevent contamination.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed base of sink faucet damaged and falling off the 3-compartment sink. Repair sink faucet.
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 chips in the wall at the 3-compartment sink, exposing un-smooth material underneath. Repair so that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.