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NameENZOS ITALIAN MARKET & OSTERIA
Address130 MATTHEWS STATION ST
1-H
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsVerified no TCS food items kept in temporary WIC. WIC containing frozen bakery items, market items, and non TCS produce. EHS will continue to monitor until permanent WIC & WIF are installed. TCS items in hot holding unit at cafe are display only.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use - Pf. Observed 3 Handsinks throughout facility with rags and spoons stored inside. CDI - Items removed. - REPEAT - 2 -
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed both slicers in charcuterie area in need of cleaning. Observed several plastic and ceramic containers throughout facility in need of cleaning. CDI - Items moved to 3 compartment sink to be washed/rinsed/and sanitized. - 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 bulk containers of sauces in reach in cooler, cooked pastas in grill drawer, and some squeeze bottles of salad dressing without dates marked. CDI - Items date marked with date of prep. If any dates were unknown, items were voluntarily discarded. - 0 - 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 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 deep pan of pasta salad cooling covered at 68F in reach in cooler. Observed prepared pasta + sauce meal cooling covered in market case. PIC stated these items were just placed in containers and into case. CDI - Items were uncovered and moved to freezer for rapid cooling. These items were found at the end of the inspection. - 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 a few containers of dry spices without labels. Observed a few bottles with faded labels. Label items as needed. - 0 -
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 sani bucket reading 0 ppm QUAT. CDI - bucket refilled. 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed several soiled wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces and atop clean dishes throughout kitchen. CDI - Items were moved to be laundered. - 0.5 -
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes 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 container of room temp water used to hold ice cream scoops. CDI - Container emptied. - REPEAT - 0.5 -
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 several containers stored with sticker debris. Observed shelving throughout kitchen in need of cleaning. - 0 -
55 0 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 wall behind cook line in need of cleaning. - 0 -
56 0.50 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. EHS observed employee keys stored on prep top. Observed employee speaker stored on dry storage shelf. 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink and food container stored above clean equipment on dry storage shelving. - 0.5 -