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NameDA HOT BOX
Address4431 BROOKSHIRE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/17/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsYou must pre-prep all of your foods at the commissary. Observed log of raw ground beef and a package of whole salmon in the reach-in cooler. Observed 2 heads of lettuce and whole peppers in the prep unit. Re-read permit conditions to ensure you are meeting all of the requirements or your permit may be suspended.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and the requirements of this code.-Pf. See priority items below. Educated PIC on different processes throughout the inspection.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed log of ground beef open but not in a container or covered. Observed container of white fish and container of salmon uncovered. All were in tall reach-in cooler.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P No sanitizer mixed. Helped PIC mix chlorine sanitizer. Used test strips to ensure it was within 50-200ppm. Advised PIC to remove the Quat tablets as he does not have test strips for this type of sanitizer.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . There was a digital thermometer on site still in the package but the package was water logged. The thermometer did not have a thin probe.It was discarded. Verification required.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No 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 sugar and salt unlabeled.
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 container of wing sauce on the ground. Moved to shelf.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. PIC did not have a head covering.
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. Scoop in flour did not have a handle and was down into the product. PIC agreed to use a handled scoop in the future.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Fryer baskets were heavily caked with grease. 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. Shelving and containers throughout are in need of a detailed cleaning as they b have buildup, are sticky, and visibly soiled.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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. The floors and walls need to cleaning. There is excessive buildup.