A95.5

SHOWMARS @ SOUTHPARK

4400 SHARON RD, Charlotte, NC 28211

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021649

Latest gradeA (95.5)

Last inspectedOct 26, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceAug 19, 2013

Score history

Aug 19, 2013Higher is betterOct 26, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 26, 2026 A 95.5 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −3

Repeat violation

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Repeat-Observed unwashed produce (grapes and mushrooms) stored above ready to eat foods. Recommend labeling shelving in walk in. Future violations may result in full credit. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Repeat-Observed slaw double stacked. See temp chart. CDI-voluntarily discarded. Points to remain at half credit due to improvement 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 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

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 soups being reheated given new date marks with today’s date. Soups (all TCS foods) once opened need to be remain date marked with the original date opened. Recommend using original date mark sticker and transfer to new pan. CDI-soups redated. 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 .

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Mar 31, 2026 A 96 · 4 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Repeat-Observed fish on ice at breading station. Ice did not surround pans or reach level with food. CDI-more ice added. Mushrooms, cooked yesterday, CDI-discarded voluntarily. TCS foods and sauces filled above notches in containers. Food below notch <41F, food above notch >41F. Do not overfill pans. CDI-overfilled pans taken to WIC. 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 .

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 5 gallon bucket of pickles stored on floor of WIC. Store food 6”+ above floor

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

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 container used for storage of staff food stored on top of store food. Keep employees food below/separate from store’s food.

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Jan 13, 2026 A 96.5 · 5 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Follow-up verification required

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed soap dispenser not working at cook line hand sink. PIC said using hand sink in dish area. Recommend having an extra pump soap for when dispenser breaks/won’t operate correctly (like what you have at the front hand sink). Verification Required

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed active dishwashing with empty sanitizer container and sanitizer = 0 ppm. CDI-container replaced 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

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed chicken in milk >41F. Make sure chicken is 41F or less before putting in breading station. CDI-chicken moved to lower prep unit and chicken in lower unit put into breading station. 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 .

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed staff preparing food wearing watch/rings.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed that 3-compartment sink stoppers not working/closing properly. Repair, or provide stoppers so sink vats will retain water.

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Aug 28, 2025 A 97 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw burgers stored over slaw. CDI-burger moved to beside RTE foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P. Observed cactus chili during initial heat not hit >135F before HH. CDI-chili reheated

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Apr 16, 2025 A 94.5 · 6 violations

Inspector comments: Test strips for the vegetable wash are needed to check that dispenser is operating at correct concentration.

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5

Corrected during inspection

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 staff eating on prep table, employee drinks stored above above single service. CDI-staff relocated drinks

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed staff wash hands for less than 20 seconds and turn off water with hand then proceed to cook line. CDI-through discussion with PIC, mentioned that our site has hand wash signs in Spanish. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed some foods > 41F. Shrimp in full container above ice line of half filled container of ice. Make sure ice meets level of food in container. CDI-more ice added. Observed overstacked ramekins of sauces in prep top. Recommend keeping most ramekins in bottom part of prep top and refilling containers from there. Do not stack higher than the pan indentations. CDI-moved to bottom of prep top. Observed marinated chicken in perforated pan to drip off excess batter, pan is double stacked and not maintaining chicken < 41F. CDI-through discussion with PIC. 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 .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-101.11 Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label. - Pf. Observed spray bottle of yellow cleaner without label. Keep all chemicals labeled. CDI-discarded

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed staff wearing rings and bracelets.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1

Repeat violation

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. Repeat- Observed employee food on shelf above restaurant food. Observed purse and jackets stored on to-go containers.

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Feb 6, 2025 A 96.5 · 7 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed measuring cup on side of hand sink, staff said they used water from the hand sink to mix drinks. CDI-cup moved to 3-comp, PIC said the staff had discarded the drinks.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed some build-up on ice machine guard.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed 2 containers wet stacked. Air dry completely before stacking

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken handle on right prep unit lid. Needs repair. No escalation of points due to it being a different piece of equipment, and only on broken piece.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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 sides of cooking equipment have a build-up of grease and need to be cleaned more frequently.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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 floors and walls behind shelving and equipment with grease, splatter, or build-up. More frequent deep cleaning needed.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

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 food on shelf above restaurant food. Observed purse stored on to-go containers.

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