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NameKINGS CAFE
Address706 WEST KING STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
KINGS MOUNTAIN NC 28086
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyCleveland
Inspection Date 3/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A
General Comments-Items are approved to be held on TPHC at the Cafe. This includes the HH Line and the Glass HH Case. Per manager, all hot holding items are discarded at the end of lunch. Lunch is from 11:00am to 1:30pm.

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) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Observed lettuce, tomatoes and cheese cold holding above 41F at the sandwich line in the cafe area. Manager did explain that these items are saved after lunch and used for the next day. CDI-Discussed either keeping items on TPHC along with the hot holding product and ensuring the unit is held at 41F and below. Product will be discarded at the end of lunch today with is at 1:30pm. Time of lunch is from 11:00am to 1:30pm.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Observed ice building up to the walk in freezer. Manager explained they are actively working on having the walk in freezer replaced due to these issues. It is unknown when the freezer will be replaced at this moment.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Observed wall underneath the 3-compartment sink no longer in good repair. Have repaired or replaced. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Observed buildup to the floors throughout the facility, especially around the cookline/fryer area. Manager explained they have plans to have the equipment pulled and pressure washed in the near future. Floors shall be kept clean.