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NameSUMMIT COFFEE ON THE PLAZA
Address2501 THE PLAZA
STE 6
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEnsure that TCS foods delivered internally are maintained under temperature control so foods are not held in temperature danger zone for extended periods of time. Application signed, updated permit provided at end of inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-103.11(E) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf. Observed PIC fail to temperature check breakfast sandwiches upon receipt from internal delivery chain. EHS discussed monitoring foods as required and rejecting TCS foods delivered out of required temperature parameters. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded breakfast sandwiches found out of temp at delivery. A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-202.12(C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water continuously for at least 15 seconds. Observed bathroom self closing faucet unable to continuously flow for at least 15 seconds.
12 1 Food received at proper temperature Yes No No 3-202.11 (A), (B), (C), (D) All TCS foods shall be received at 41F or below; or at 135F or greater except raw EGGS may be received at 45F or less. -P. Observed egg & cheese and bacon egg & cheese biscuits received above 41F. CDI- see item #1, PIC voluntarily discarded item. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed baristas milk stored on floor in dry storage area. PIC stated item had been delivered at start of business day. If storage area is unable to maintain items additional storage equipment may be required.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service articles stored on floor in dry storage. See item #39.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed establishment using PH strips for testing quat sanitizer concentrations. CDI- EHS provided strips to be used while delivery is processed.
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 rubber baseboarding needing to be repaired to allow better cleanability. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in restroom. Repair or replace tiles.