A98
HEX COFFEE
201 CAMP RD, Charlotte, NC 28206
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110643
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedSep 4, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceApr 26, 2023
Score history
Apr 26, 2023Higher is betterSep 4, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 4, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed TCS foods held in grill drawer temping above 41F. Ambient temp above 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded sliced cheese and cooked mushrooms, removed raw foods to rapidly cool. EHS discussed the following interventions; having unit assessed or serviced, moving TCS foods to bottom drawer, utilizing emergency TPHC, having barrier placed between heat source and drawers. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 9/7 to assess grill drawers. PIC stated HVAC would be onsite 9/8 due to holiday.
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 .
#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. Observed house slaw cooling below the rate of .12F/min. CDI- after discussing cooling methods with EHS, PIC to remove item to sheet pans to be held in coldest part of walk-in.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Gaskets on prep unit and grill drawers need to be replaced.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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.
Fan used in establishment blowing directly over food contact surfaces, prep areas, and exposed foods needs to be cleaned or removed to area that will not potentially contaminate food. *REPEAT*
Apr 9, 2026 A 97.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: EHS provided two score cards to be maintained easily visible upon entry for patrons.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. CFPM arrived during start of write-up.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands after handling personal phone. CDI- EHS discussed, food employee stopped task to properly wash hands.
#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 fail to discard gloves after handling raw pork before handling single service articles to be used for plating to-go orders. CDI- EHS discussed, food employee removed and replaced gloves.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed crema (4/1 prep) and cooked mushrooms (4/2 prep) maintained past 7-day parameter. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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 .
#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 non food contact portion of squeeze bottle lids stored as clean with residue accumulation, multiple containers stored with sticker residue intact stored as clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
#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 food employee storing personal phone on prep tables. CDI- food employee removed item to designated area.
Nov 21, 2025 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed pork was at 42F.CDI..uncovered pork so it can quickly cool. EHS didn’t escalate points due to it being one item out of temp
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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 (C ) (4) (5) Follow written procedures for cold foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 6 hours. The food shall be discarded if the temperature of the food exceeds 70 F, after the food has completed its 6 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 6 hour time limit. -P Observed Milk without time stamp that is held for 6 hours. CDI.. Time was added.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed spoon laying in cooked rice. Handle was touching rice.. CDI.. Spoon was removed
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed visible debris in bin where clean items were stored. REPEAT
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed Cracked and chipped bowls and dishes. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded
Jul 3, 2025 A 97.5 · 11 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during first part of inspection
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 several food items above 41F.. CDI items were voluntarily discarded. See food temp chart.
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 spam in cold drawer without date. PIC states it was open on Tuesday. CDI Date was added.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed spam in cold drawer without date. PIC states it was open on Tuesday. CDI Date was 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 .
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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 squeeze bottles without lables.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pest in kitchen area.
#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 milk stored on floor in WIC.
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed dented can of pineapple juice stored with cans that were not dented..CDI can was removed.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed no hair restraints used by food employees.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp wiping cloth at prep area.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 plastic bowls throughout facility stored in dry goods without handles. CDI..bowls were removed.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.Observed bucket were clean utensils were stored with debris in bottom of bucket.
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed plastic containers stacked wet.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed Multiuse bowls ands plates with cracks and chips. CDI..Items were discarded.
Mar 25, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 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. Observed raw chicken commingled with ready to eat food items in the freezer. CDI. PIC changed storage.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed Unsalted butter, raw shell eggs, and tomato soup held out of temperature control, being held on time, with no written procedure or time stamp. PIC stated items were brought out at approximately 10am. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded all items and EHS provided a printed TPHC template.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-501.18 Maintain wash, rinse, and sanitize solutions clean. Observed build up in wash and rinse solution.
Nov 18, 2024 A 96.5 · 8 violations
Inspector comments: PIC has decided to put the milk upfront on time. It will be placed in the top CH drawer upfront.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in the facility during inspection
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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. Observed items in the RI and prep unit at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. Repeat
***improvement from last time.
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
3-501.18 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. Observed pork in the WI with a wrong date on it. CDI. PIC indicated that it was made two days ago and corrected the dates.
***all other items were properly dated.
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 .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without a hair cover. Needs to have one.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 in use ice and rice scoop stored with handle touching the ice. CDI. PIC removed. Repeat
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of dishes in the cleaned dish area.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test strips in the facility during inspection. CDI. Pic ordered some.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 BUILD UP ON ceiling in the kitchen area. Repeat
***improvement from last time.
Aug 27, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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 milk and half n half up from at temperatures above 41F. PIC indicated that it went up in temp due to continues in and out of the unit. Unit temperature is 36F. PIC placed the food back.
PIC also indicated that time will be used on the product upfront.
ALSO observed spams, pork, cheese, burger in drawer under cooking line at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. Unit was placed out of service. Facility will not be using the unit. There are multiple cold holding units in the facility to be used.
REPEAT
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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
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 in use ice scoop stored with handle touching the ice. CDI. PIC removed.
#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 BUILD UP ON walls and ceiling in the kitchen area.
May 13, 2024 A 96.5 · 7 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no V/D cleanup plan at time of inspection. CDI-EHS explained the importance of written procedure to PIC and gave a written plan to PIC. REPEAT
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand wash signs at any hand wash sinks inside establishment. CDI-EHS provided signs to PIC.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed fries stored directly on top of pork, CDI. PIC removed.
Repeat.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed pork, beef and chicken, commingled. CDI. PIC changed the storage.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 milk and half n half up from at temperatures above 41F. PIC indicated that it went up in temp due to continues in and out of the unit. Unit temperature is 36F. PIC placed the food back.
PIC also indicated that time will be used on the product upfront.
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed most of the food in the WI cooler without dates. CDI. PIC date marked.
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 .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without a hair cover. Needs to have one. Repeat
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test strips in the facility during inspection. CDI. Pic ordered some.
Nov 29, 2023 A 97.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Facility has decided to hold milk upfront on time. TPHC has been provided to facility.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no V/D cleanup plan at time of inspection. CDI-EHS explained the importance of written procedure to PIC and gave a written plan to PIC. REPEAT
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no soap at hand sink during inspection. CDI. PIC provided one.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Repeat violation
4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed no thermometer in one of the RI coolers. Repeat
#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 employees working with food without a hair cover. Needs to have one. Repeat
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee wearing a watch while working with food.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 the floor under the ice machine at the kitchen area needs to be cleaned. Repeat
Aug 22, 2023 A 98.5 · 9 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no current employee health policy on site during inspection. CDI-EHS discussed the big 6 food borne illnesses and reportable symptoms. An approved employee health policy was reviewed and given to PIC. REPEAT
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Repeat violation
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no V/D cleanup plan at time of inspection. CDI-EHS explained the importance of written procedure to PIC and gave a written plan to PIC. REPEAT
#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 raw chicken directly by frozen fruits in the freezer. CDI. PIC change the storage.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed raw chicken in RI cooler, cold holding at temperatures above 41f. CDI. PIC removed to the cooler and indicated that the chicken was placed in there not long ago. Chicken was taken back to the cooler. Repeat
IMPROVEMENT FROM LAST TIME.
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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. Observed no thermometer in one of the RI coolers.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without a hair cover. Needs to have one.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored on prep unit. Needs to be stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer solution at right concentration.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
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 in use ice scoop stored with handle touching the ice. CDI. PIC removed.
#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 the floor under the ice machine at the kitchen area needs to be cleaned.
Apr 26, 2023 A 97 · 8 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 For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no current employee health policy on site during inspection. CDI-EHS discussed the big 6 food borne illnesses and reportable symptoms. An approved employee health policy was reviewed and emailed to PIC.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no V/D cleanup plan at time of inspection. CDI-EHS explained the importance of written procedure to PIC and gave a written plan to PIC.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand wash signs at any hand wash sinks inside establishment. CDI-EHS provided signs to PIC.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed unwashed produce over RTE milk and other RTE foods.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed unsalted honey butter and cured egg yolks stored out at room temperature. CDI-EHS provided education and the PIC voluntarily discarded foods.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 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 . Observed red beets that were cooked on 4/12, golden beets cooked on 4/19, slaw and whipped ricotta prepared on 4/19. Observed seared spam that was prepared on 4/13. CDI-All RTE TCS items held past 7 days were voluntarily discarded by PIC.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Observed Unsalted butter, raw shell eggs, and tomato soup held out of temperature control, being held on time, with no written procedure or time stamp. PIC stated items were brought out at approximately 10am. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded all items and EHS provided a printed TPHC template.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed a whisk like utensil that is used to mix beverages containing a TCS food stored in room temperature water.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HEX COFFEE” or State ID 20600110643). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.