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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 6/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 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 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes 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. 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw beef stored directly in the same place as raw chicken. CDI. PIC separated the food items. Store food items to avoid 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 hand soap stored on food preparation table instead of that hand wash sink. CDI removed.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple flies, flying around in the kitchen and lighting on food context services.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing wrist jewelry while working with food. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without hair covers.