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NameAPPETITE EUROPEAN MARKET & CATERING
Address1544 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD
STE F
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

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 in the facility during inspection. Repeat For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed multiple food items in the WI without covers, after cooling process has been completed.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed all the items in the display case at temperatures above 41F. PIC indicated that the food items were taken out an hour ago. PIC agreed to hold the food on time for the remaining 3 hours. Unit is placed out of service. Will be back tomorrow to check on the unit. 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 .
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed display case unable to hold temperatures. Repeat
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed multiple employee items stored by customer food.