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SONESTA SELECT CHARLOTTE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK
333 W WT HARRIS BV, Charlotte, NC 28262
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111455
Latest gradeA (96)
Last inspectedOct 5, 2025
Inspections on record1
On record sinceOct 5, 2025
Inspections & violations
Oct 5, 2025 A 96 · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no CFPM present at time of inspection. Facility is within 180 days of transitional permit. No violations marked today.
EHS provided V&D cleanup procedures and EHP.
#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 PIC not able to present EHP. -CDI- EHS provided handout. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no paper towels at handsink. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel supply.
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed items stored in handsink in dishpit area. -CDI- PIC removed items. -0-
#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 bacon stored over RTE eggs. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed box of unwashed oranges stored over RTE bagels. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0-
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
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer. -P- Observed final rinse temperature at 147F. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **FACILITY TO USE 3-COMP SINK UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE** -1.5-
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. Ensure any items not in use are stored clean, stored away, or removed.
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 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed milk in lowboy at FOH at 42F. Observed ambient air of unit at 42F. Per PIC, this unit is not normally in use. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. Unit to not be used until repairs are made. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -1.5-
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)./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 milk in lowboy at FOH with no date and in RIC with no date. Per PIC, milk in RIC was opened yesterday. -CDI- PIC properly date marked milk in RIC and voluntarily discarded other milk. -0-
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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. -Pf- Observed non functioning thermometer. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine not able to fully close due to front portion of door slightly sticking out. Observed cracks in WIC in need of caulking/sealing. Repair.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed non commercial refrigerator. Remove or replace. -0-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf- Observed no thermometer for testing high temperature dish machine. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED**
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf- Observed quaternary test strips that expired 12/2018 that did not properly read sanitizer concentrations. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-
#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 interior surface of RIC and lowboy at FOH in need of cleaning due to food spillage/debris. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 light shield needed in dry storage area. -0-
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed low lighting in WIF. -0-
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SONESTA SELECT CHARLOTTE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PARK” or State ID 20600111455). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.