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NamePALM BERRIES
Address1111 METROPOLITAN AV
SUITE 150
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General CommentsEHS provided PIC with updated Employee Health Policy which includes restriction and exclusion flow chart.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 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 present at the facility during time of inspection. PIC stated that all of management (including shift leads) are scheduled to take the ServSafe class this week. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Note: Although a repeat violation, EHS not deducting points today since facility still within time range of getting CFPM. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed rolling cooler stored directly in front of the handsink located next to prep sink in dish area. Observed the same handsink missing handwashing sign. CDI: PIC moved rolling cooler to allow access to handsink. EHS provided PIC with handwashing sign to post for compliance.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop handles for non-TCS food items in the freezer drawers, commingled within the food products. Keep all scoop handles stored above the top of the non-TCS food to prevent contamination.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes Yes 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 two cases of single-serve bowls stored directly on the floor in front of chest freezer. CDI: PIC moved cases of single-serve bowls off of the floor to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION.