A98.5

THE CHARLOTTE ASSISTED LIVING-KITCHEN

9120 WILLOW RIDGE RD, Charlotte, NC 28210

Institutional Food Service · NC permit/State ID 2060160141

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedSep 23, 2026

Inspections on record22

On record sinceJul 12, 2019

Score history

Jul 12, 2019Higher is betterSep 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 23, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 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 fish and burger stored next to and touching the hotdogs tray in refrigerator near stove. Squeeze bottle of sauces stored mix with raw chicken container at the bottom of refrigerator . CDI- PIC rearrange items. Proper storage education discuss in detail with PIC at the time of inspection. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 no date on open bag of hotdogs. CDI- PIC discarded items. Date marking discussed in details at the time of inspection. 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 .

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.- Observed very low pressure on the cold side. Need repair.

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Jun 23, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 19, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 opened pack of hotdogs and sliced turkey with no dates. Both items opened today. CDI- dates added. 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 .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 dust buildup on ceiling above food prep area. Keep clean.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone stored on rack with dry goods. Ensure employee items are stored in a designated area to prevent contamination. CDI- phone moved.

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Sep 17, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 14, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

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 cut tomato covered with Saran Wrap cooling in RIC at 50F. CDI- item uncovered and placed in WIC to cool. Item cooled to 42F in 20 mins. 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 .

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Jan 6, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −1

Repeat violation

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed multiple pans wet stacked on clean dish storage racks. REPEAT

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

Repeat violation

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed broken ceiling tile above dish machine. Repair. 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 cleaning needed on floors and ceilings. REPEAT

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

Corrected during inspection

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 two employee drinks stored on prep table. CDI- employee drinks moved to proper area.

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Oct 4, 2024 A 98.5 · 5 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf - Observed empty cups of creamer and packet of Splenda in hand sink next to cook line. CDI- items removed and hand sink cleaned/sanitized.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several small flies in office area in kitchen.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several pans wet stacked in clean dish storage area.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -P - Observed no chlorine test strips in facility for chemical dish machine. Verification visit will occur no later than 10/14 to ensure facility has chlorine test strips.

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

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Jun 27, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 cut melons cold holding at 48F, CDI, cut melons placed in walk in freezer to rapidly chil. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket measuring at 0ppm qac.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors opened during time of inspection.

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Jan 17, 2024 A 96.5 · 8 violations

#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 EHS observed unwashed fruits stored above RTE food in WIC along with raw steak stored directly above potatoes. CDI PIC voluntarily corrected storage order. -0 points For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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. EHS observed dishes and utensils stored clean with visible build up. CDI PIC voluntarily placed soiled dishes and utensils in dish pit to be rewashed. -1.5 points 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 .

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. EHS observed pasta noodles stored at 42f from the previous day. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded noodles -0 points 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P EHS observed expired marinara sauce in prep cooler along with ham and pepperoni with no date mark. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded marinara sauce. Points were not escalated due to severity. Repeat -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: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Corrected during inspection

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 EHS observed pan of cut melon stored in non shallow tightly wrapped pan holding at 42f. Cooked pasta stored in a deep, tightly covered container in WIC from the previous day. CDI PIC unwrapped pan allowing to properly cool 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 .

#40 · Personal cleanliness

Corrected during inspection

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. EHS observed employee wearing loose dangling bracelets while working with food. CDI PIC instructed employee to remove bracelets. -0 points

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. EHS observed sani bucket stored directly on floor. CDI PIC removed bucket from floor. -0 points

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS observed doors on dumpster open. CDI PIC instructed employee to close door

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