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NameFUEL PIZZA CAFE
Address1501 CENTRAL AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFACILITY NEEDS TO 1. REPLACE CURRENT HAND SINK WITH A FAUCET THAT WILL ALLOW BETTER ACCESS. 2. ADD COMMERCIAL BOX HAND SINK, PREFERABLY ON WALL WHERE SAUCE TROUGH EXISTS AND BACKS UP TO RESTROOMS PLUMBING 3. ADD SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING SINK.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed multiple cooked meats cold held between 41 and 46f. CDI removed to walk in cooler to cool. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one container of granular product unlabeled. CDI labeled
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one wet wiping coth on sink. CDI- removed
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed residential hot pot for drawn butter. REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed residue accumulation on exposed conduit. 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 older facility has exposed conduit and lighting that cannot be smooth and easily cleanable.