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NameBITUTE EXPRESS
Address5427 N SHARON AMITY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28215
Premise Type3 - Mobile Food
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/3/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsInspection completed at 206 Yeoman Rd. Owner was reminded that per .2600 rules/permit conditions, the MFU must return to the commissary daily when in operation.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf PIC did not provide written procedures for V&D cleanup. CDI- provided V&D cleanup poster and posted in the MFU. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed employee beverage stored on the cutting board of prep cooler. CDI- discarded by PIC.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand sink in use without soap and hand towels. CDI- soap and towels made available at hand sink.
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 raw cut mahi-mahi fish and mashed potatoes in prep cooler > 41F. Ambient temp of cooler was 40F. CDI- food items moved to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. Observed food items < 41F prior to departure. PIC must ensure food items are arriving at location < 41F. 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 .
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No 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). Observed multiple TCS foods without date mark (mahi-mahi, cooked potatoes, cooked chicken). Food items prepared yesterday per PIC. CDI- date mark with yesterdays date with discard within 7 days total. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Consumer advisory is not on menu for raw mani-mahi. PIC will send EHS updated menu. Verification required within 10 days. "**Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.“ "**Consumir carnes, aves, mariscos, mariscos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos.”
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled spray bottles of chemical cleaners. CDI by labeling.
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 unlabeled containers of oil on cook line.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed doors left open on the MFU. Keep doors closed to prevent entry of insects.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC and employee on the MFU without wearing hair restraints.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf PIC did not provide test strips for testing sanitizer. Verification required within 10 days.