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NameUPTOWN MART
Address201 EAST BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/19/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

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 on site at the time of the inspection. No points taken due to being within the 210 day window after transitional permit issued. REPEAT. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed a case of raw pork sausages stored on the top shelf of the RIC directly above a package of fully cooked chicken patties. REPEAT. CDI - Raw sausage relocated to lower shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed a container of shredded cheese to be at a temperature of 68F in the 2 door RIC. PIC stated having it out to use for breakfast orders this morning and only recently put it in the RIC when the EHS arrived. REPEAT. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed a chemical spray bottle containing a blue liquid to not be labeled as to its contents. CDI - PIC labeled spray bottle.
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 an insert container of beans to be at a temperature of 70F in the 2 door RIC. PIC stated that they were just poured out from the can as they cook half a can for lunch each day with the other half being placed into an insert container and into the refrigerators to be used the following day. The RIC is a unit that is not designed nor approved for rapid cooling and all cooling must be done in the WIC. CDI - PIC relocated to the WIC to rapidly cool. 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 .
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 scoops in use for the ice machine and bulk bin of rice to be stored with their handles in direct contact with the ice and rice inside. CDI - Scoops removed.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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. - Observed multiple cleaned squirt bottles to be stored on the clean dish rack with tape/sticker residue on the outside of the bottles. - Observed the trays on the interior of the hotbox to have accumulations of food debris/grime.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. - Observed a garbage can that was not provided with a lid in the restroom.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. - Observed a shelf in the WIC to be dedicated to employee food but was not labeled as “Employee Food” and the shelf was an upper shelf, above packages of bread that are used in the food service area of the gas station.