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NameSOUL GASTROLOUNGE
Address4110 RALEIGH ST
STE 120
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsEHS provided refreshed TPHC procedures to be held in establishment. EHS assisted establishment with forming procedures for maintaining shellstock tag information on logs or spreadsheet.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed four stacks of metal containers stacked with sticker residue, cloth debris, and food residue. Items stored on shelf above prep table. CDI- PIC removed items to be w/r/s. *REPEAT* For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed TCS foods held in flip top next to grill temping above 41F. Ambient temp of unit at 37F. EHS instructed PIC to have employees keep lid on unit until service begins and when using ice to ensure ice is under pans directly holding TCS foods. CDI- PIC removed items to rapidly cool in walk-in freezer. Observed Mac sets holding under oven as part of slacking procedures for cookstep. CDI- item removed to oven. *REPEAT* Violation has been cited on multiple inspection reports. EHS shall escalate establishment to a risk control plan if violation is noted on future inspection. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed establishment dating items for day item was put in pan, not for original day of prep. CDI- EHS discussed, PIC had employees update date marking. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf. Observed sashimi tuna tacos held on menu not included in consumer advisory asterisking. CDI- PIC provided asterisk on menu during inspection.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. PIC stated metal pans and dishes are cloth dried. Acquire fan and maintain it clean to allow for proper air drying based on space.
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 straws uncovered at bar area needing shielding or removal to area not exposed to potential contamination.
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 gaskets of 2-door prep unit needing to be replaced. Floors of walk-in needing seems caulked. *REPEAT* 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards beginning to need resurfacing or replacement.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Establishment unable to provide sink & surface, chlorine test strips. CDI- PIC provided strips to be used until delivery is received.
49 0 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 handles of cooking equipment, top of dish machine needing cleaning.