A99.5

PATEL BROTHERS

10701 CENTRUM PY, Pineville, NC 28134

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023373

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record11

On record sinceFeb 25, 2019

Score history

Feb 25, 2019Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: -Items in cold display case to right-hand side upon entry to kitchen area are not for retail sale; case is actively monitored by an employee during all hours of operation. These items must be purchased in the restaurant area, not through the grocery checkout line. EHS observed labels on display indicating product type and quantity. If offering packaged foods for direct retail sale, packaging must be labeled to include the name of the establishment, the ingredients, quantity, and allergens. -All foods in display case on TPHC. Log kept beside register. -Date marks for TCS foods in cold holding at lowboy may be marked on a piece of paper taped to the left of make top. -TPHC procedures are posted on bulletin board

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed chlorine at 10ppm in the sanitize basin of 3 comp sink. No dishes were being actively washed at the time. CDI- EHS provided education on proper concentration of chlorine when used to sanitize food contact surfaces, which is between 50-200ppm. Chlorine concentration was increased. (-0)

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 food debris inside the 3 door lowboy at front of kitchen, especially in the center compartment. Increase cleaning frequency. (-0.5)

#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Corrected during inspection

5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed hot water at 3 compartment sink not exceeding 120F. CDI- Setting on water heater was increased, and water rises above 125F. (-0)

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Apr 20, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no verification method for ensuring food handlers are trained in employee health policy. PIC and staff respond correctly when questioned. CDI- EHS provided county version of EHP for employees to read, sign, and retain onsite. (-0)

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

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 RTE samosas thawed in lowboy with open packaging and no date marks, and green chutney made yesterday (confirmed by staff member who prepped) without date mark. CDI- EHS discusses date marking of items in refrigeration with open packaging. Samosas and green chutney dated. (-1.5)

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Aug 6, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed food contact portion of blender stored as clean with food debris. CDI- Rewashed 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 .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed unused buffet table PIC states has never been used and will not be used. Remove unused equipment at earliest opportunity. (-0.5)

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Mar 27, 2025 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P - Observed food employee handle money with gloves at register and then proceed to food preparation with same gloves. CDI, employee removed gloves and washed hands.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

Repeat violation

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed 2 food handler not wearing hair restraint. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food prep employee with bracelet and watch on wrist.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed single-service manufacturer yogurt containers being reused for other food storage.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed small leak at PVC pipe under 3 compartment sink. PIC advised plumber contacted.

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Aug 19, 2024 A 91.5 · details not yet loaded