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NameKARMALE CAFE
Address5701 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR
STE 100
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A
General CommentsReminder: facility is only allowed to cool 3 TCS foods (chicken, eggs and chicken soup due to no walk in cooler) observed rice, potato salad, macaroni salad is made in house, cooked and cooled. Failure to comply may result in further permit action.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 cut greens on the prep table on ice, but temped above 41F. CDI - PIC placed back into the prep cooler. If you would like to keep out on the prep table you can utilize THPC (time rather temperature, you would need to discard after 4 hours) 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 .
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed red cutting board heavily scratched and scored. Replace 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed gaskets need to be replaced on one door low profile freezer under the fryers.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed floor tiles in front of the prep sink cracked. Replace