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NameKARMALE CAFE
Address5701 EXECUTIVE CENTER DR
STE 100
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsDuring my inspection observed that the facility acts as it’s on ghost kitchen and produces 7 different menus, which are as follows: 1) Yolk Theory - Breakfast, all eggs are fully cooked 2) Big Chomp - cheesesteaks, quesadillas, chicken tenders, fries - all frozen 3) The Grilled Cheese spot - sandwiches 4) Patty shack - patty melts and fries 5) Eggy’s Bagel - bagels 6) The Grilled Quesadilla company 7) The Cheesesteak daddy, fries and onion rings All are food supplies they already have in their establishment, during my inspection observed has adequate space in coolers in freezers to accommodate. Will amend the permit to reflect this addition. **REMINDER** ONLY 3 TCS FOODS CAN BE COOLED IN THIS FACILITY, failure to comply will result in Intent to suspend during the next inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed chili in the reach cooler without a date, owner stated this was opened last Monday. CDI - Owner stated this will be discarded at the end of the day today since they are closed over the weekend. Explained that TCS foods kept for longer than 24 hours shall have a date mark. Facility does have a datemarking process. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed frozen beef thawing in a cambro. Temp was at 39. Explained to the owner that this was no an acceptable method to thaw. CDI - Owner removed and placed in the reach in cooler.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No Yes 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. 3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. Observed the pastries which a packaged in the facility does not have ingredient or allergen labeling Observed brownies, cake and cut watermelon in the customer area in a grab n go cooler. Explained to the owner labeling requirement. These products need to be properly labeled as stated above. A verification visits will be completed to ensure compliance within 10 days.