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NamePARK 51 CAFE
Address10703 PARK RD SUITE A
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/7/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEHS instructed PIC to only use single service dishes and utensils until EHS returns for verification visit and verifies that the dish machine has been repaired. EHS also required a “do not use” sign be put on the dish machine before leaving today. PIC stated that he will use the 3 comp sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing all pots, pans, and utensils. PIC also stated that once the dish machine is repaired, he would be sure to rewash all the recently washed dishes and utensils. PIC was told that if the EHS observes a lot of dirty dishes during the verification visit , this could lead to an immediate suspension. PIC will contact EHS when machine is repaired.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed grapes, blueberries, and strawberries above RTE foods in the WIC. CDI PIC corrected storage order. REPEAT
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed the sanitizer at the dish machine at 10 ppm chlorine after running 3 times. Facility seats more than 50 and serves on multiple dishes. EHS instructed the facility to only use single use dishes and utensils until the dish machine is repaired. VR needed 10-10-26 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sausage patties in the prep top and boiled eggs in the lowboy cooler above 41F that were cooked yesterday. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed sausage gravy and Vegie soup cooling in deep containers in the WIC above 70F after 1.5 hours. CDI PIC reheated gravy and put the soup in the freezer. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a medium sized square container of salt and three large containers in dry storage not labeled. REPEAT
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed the back door propped open during the inspection. CDI PIC closed the door. REPEAT
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer water that was only 10 ppm chlorine. Employee refreshed bucket.
43 0 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 the scooper touching the flour in the large bin.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee coats hanging on the end of shelves above food. Also observed employee drink on shelf above food. Repeat