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NameNORTHLAKE HOUSE KITCHEN
Address9108 REAMES RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed outdated vomit or diarrhea procedures posted. CDI - EHS provided PIC with copy of updated written procedures. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed employee washing and handling soiled dishes with gloves on, then directly handling clean dishes. Employee did not remove gloves and washing between handling soiled to clean. CDI - EHS intervened and PIC instructed and educated employee when to wash.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handwashing sink with a plastic single-use cup inside. CDI - PIC removed plastic cup and educated on limitations of hand wash only sinks.
11 0 Food obtained from approved source Yes No No 3-201.11(B) Food prepared in a private home many not be used in a food establishment.-P Observed 1 bag of sweet potatoes in RIC. PIC states residents’ family cooked them at home and brought them in to re-heat and serve to resident. CDI - PIC was informed no outside food shall be brought into facility to be stored or re-heated and served under any circumstances. PIC re-located item to employee designated storage area for the time being and will inform other staff and families of the limitation.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed 1 can stored on rack with other cans with large dent. CDI - Affected can was separated and re-located.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed plastic food processor for Robot Coupe stored as clean, with black buildup inside plastic casing and visible debris on the inside of the plastic container that would be directly in contact with food. CDI - equipment was re-located to dish to be re-wash/rinse/sanitized. 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P Observed PIC actively using the 3 compartment sink to wash/rinse/sanitize dishes. Dishes were being dipped for a few seconds and not being held in sanitizer for the appropriate contact time per manufacturer’s directions (Array Ultimate Sanitizer) of 4 minutes. CDI - PIC was made aware of manufacturer’s instructions and sanitized dishes for appropriate time.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed 1 package of wrapped deli meat in WIC bearing no date mark. CDI - PIC verified it was opened day of inspection and placed date mark accordingly.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed 1 spray bottle of green unidentified chemical in shared chemical storage. Per discussion with PIC, they are not aware of what chemical it is, as they do not use it in the kitchen area. CDI - PIC will inform the people who share the chemical storage to label all chemicals going forward.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests (C) Observed 1 bait box under shelving in kitchen dry storage with a couple of dead pests surrounding the box. Ensure removal of all dead pests throughout facility.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed juice pack on floor of WIC at time of inspection. PIC re-located item to a rack.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 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 rack of dishes, cups, plates, etc., intended for drying, to be wet stacked preventing air flow to facilitate proper air drying. Ensure dishes are stagger stacked or drying in a manner to allow airflow.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door ajar at time of inspection. 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C) Observed refuse storage area in need of cleaning.