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NameSOHO BISTRO
Address214 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 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 REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 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 chicken being stored on top of raw beef at prep sink. Observed chicken being stored behind raw beef inside prep top unit. CDI: Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed items inside one door reach in cooler above 41F. Ambient air of unit was 47F. PIC stated they have not taken temperatures of items in the unit today. Items were voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 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 .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Observed fried chicken sitting out at room temperature to thaw. Observed raw chicken sitting on prep sink drain board with a small stream of water running on the item. Food item was not submerged in water. CDI: Fried chicken was moved to walk in cooler and employee started processing raw chicken.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed scoops and tongs being stored in water at 78F.
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 food debris build up around fryers. Clean as needed.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls and flooring around cook line in need of cleaning.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No REPEAT 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed broken light inside walk in freezer.