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NameCAVA NORTHLAKE
Address9815 NORTHLAKE CENTER PY
STE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/31/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed hand sink at 3-comp sink out of soap. All other hand sinks in facility were properly stocked. CDI - PIC replaced the soap.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No -REPEAT- 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed several metal containers wet stacked in area by 3-comp sink. PIC moved containers into a self-draining position to facilitate air drying.
49 0.50 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 food debris buildup on gaskets of low boy coolers and on interior bottom surface of salad prep unit on DO line. Observed buildup of black residue on grout and wall behind 3-comp sink. PIC to address cleaning frequency.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed loose faucet and cracked/torn grout on hand sink in first bathroom. PIC to submit maintenance request.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes. Observed strong, pungent odor in back kitchen area. Per PIC, facility has had several service visits to address the issue. PIC will submit a new maintenance request.