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NameMS. DIDI'S CARRIBEAN KITCHEN
Address2120 KILBORNE DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsEHS spoke with Edith regarding either reducing her menu, purchasing a small blast chiller, or additional reach in freezer. She stated that she is currently working on limiting her menu due to limited space. EHS explained that if cooling and temperature violations continue, they may be required to purchase additional equipment or reduce the amount of food prep. PIC stated that she has not been using the food truck and is thinking about selling it.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed jerk chicken and gravy reheated to 117-120F in the warmer. CDI PIC stated that these were just reheated within the last hour. PIC put items in the oven and on the stove top and heated to 170F.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed Mac and cheese being held hot at 120F in the oven. CDI EHS advised to reheat to 165F and hold hot at 135F since it was just made. 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 .
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 cooked pork and cooked goat meat in the lowboy cooler and the WIC above 41F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. REPEAT 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 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed chemical wipes stored on the shelf with food. CDI PIC moved chemical wipes.
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 cut cabbage cooling in large tubs with the lids closed. Also observed cooked goat meat and chicken cooling in deep pans with the lids on. The cabbage slaw was made today within the last 4 hours. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded goat and chicken meat and removed lids off the cabbage. EHS explained multiple methods to quickly cool TCS foods. 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 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 Tall RIC in need of wiping down. REPEAT
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee purse on top of retail food. REPEAT