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A97

DESI DISTRICT

120 N CEDAR ST STE 765, Charlotte, NC 28202
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111699
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedAug 4, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceAug 4, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 4, 2026 A 97 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: All hot and cold food items are held on TPHC.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. Facility has not surpassed 180 day deadline. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at hand sink beside microwave. CDI: Paper towels were placed at sink.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed all items being held on TPHC on hot line, in hot case and glass door reach in cooler without start/discard time recorded on time labels. CDI: PIC placed start/discard times on items. Ensure food employees are recording time/temperatures of food items when leaving Pineville and when arriving at Uptown location as stated in permit conditions.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test strips for quat or chlorine. Facility has both items in the establishment. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
#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 holes in wall above microwave and detached baseboard near register. These are transitional items. Repair.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DESI DISTRICT” or State ID 20600111699). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.