A98

RED RADISH CATERING CO

10734 MONROE RD, Matthews, NC 28105

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023315

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 23, 2026

Inspections on record24

On record sinceSep 25, 2018

Score history

Sep 25, 2018Higher is betterOct 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 23, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Facility had just started prepping. No food being cooked during inspection.

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P Observed food employee wipe noise with gloved hands and continue to prep food. CDI. PIC had employee wash hands

#15 · Food separated & protected

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 Cooked chicken stored under unwashed veggie.CDI chicken was removed during inspection For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 large white bin of sugar/flour in need of wiping down.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin at front hand sink.

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Jun 10, 2026 A 98 · 5 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food employee clean thermometer at hand sink twice. REPEAT..CDI. EHS educated PIC on the purpose of hand sink. Sink was cleaned

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P Observed food employee clean probe thermometer with soap and water but fail to sanitize before use. CDI.. EHS educated PIC on how and when to sanitize thermometer probe. Probe was sanitized. 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 .

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

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cucumber stored on floor in WIC

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

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 scoop handles in contact with sunflower seeds.

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

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items stored over single service items. Also observed personal items stored throughout facility

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Feb 5, 2026 A 97.5 · 3 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 employee rise thermometer in handsink . Also Observed employee pour pitcher of ice water in handsink. CDI..EHS educated the purpose of hand sink.

#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 cooked chicken breast in WIC above 41F. CDI.. Chicken was voluntarily discarded 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 .

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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Aug 6, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P: Employee recontaminated hands at hand sink faucets after washing. REHS corrected employee and hands washed.

#18 · Proper cooking time & temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P: Found chicken filets cooling in WIC at 67.0 F after being heat treated and marked. PIC stated the filets were not fully cooked and thermometer probe confirmed. Facility could not locate approved procedure document filled out in the past. REHS sent procedure document while on site and it was filled out to be posted in facility.

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Apr 23, 2025 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded