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NameGROOVERS
Address1510 S MINT ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsPIC stated facility no longer using TPHC. PIC stated that facility serves next door from same kitchen but it is all under the same LLC. Observed thermometer flashing “lo” but was still able to properly calibrate. Ensure to change batter. EHS asked PIC about W/R/S frequency of in-use utensils, cutting boards and other items, and PIC stated they were not changed throughout shift. Facility is open for about 6 hours. EHS educated PIC on W/R/S every 4 hours.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink stored on top of lowboy freezer with no lid. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. EHS educated PIC that drinks stored in kitchen must have lid and straw and be stored in a way to prevent contamination. -0-
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed PIC use handsink to dump ice water used for calibrating thermometer. -CDI- EHS Educated PIC on proper use of handsink. -0-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer at 3-comp sink dispensing at 0ppm quaternary sanitizer. -CDI- PIC to pre-mix sanitizer from bucket to meet 200-400ppm and/or use dish machine. **REPEAT** -1.5- For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./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 2 containers of housemade garlic cheese containing cream cheese date marked 9/23 (discard 9/29). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. EHS educated PIC that item is TCS due to cream cheese. **REPEAT** -1.5- 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 cole slaw cooling in WIC with lids at a low rate. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and lids removed to facilitate rapid cooling. **REPEAT** -0.5- 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 .
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed PIC engaging in food prep with wrist watch. -0-