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NameBEEF & BOTTLE
Address4538 SOUTH BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsPIC asked if EHS could provide language for consumer advisory as facility changes ‘specials’ board often. “This item may be cooked to order. Consuming this item may increase your risk of foodborne illness”

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed a few plastic containers with sticker residue present. Dishes were stacked so that sticker residue is touching the food contact surface. Observed a few containers of dishes that were stored clean with visible food residue present. CDI- Items were taken to dish area to be w/r/s. 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer at 3-compartment sink dispensing sanitizer above 500ppm. Facility did not have correct test strips (facility had chlorine test strips) to verify concentration. EHS advised PIC to contact company to service dispenser. CDI- EHS aided facility in mixing sanitizer at correct concentration. Facility will dip sanitizer buckets from larger batch with a concentration of 200ppm. 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P Observed two bottles of medication in kitchen stored above facility food. CDI- PIC relocated medication to approved location.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed tuna in reduce oxygen packaging that had been thawed without removing from packing. Directions on tuna stated that items shall be removed from packaging before thawing. CDI- EHS provided education and packages were opened.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 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 multiple squeeze bottles stored on the line without labels. EHS advised that any product that is removed from the original packaging should be labeled.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed a few metal pans stored as clean and nested wet.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving and rusting prep unit legs throughout facility. **REPEAT** -0.5-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed facility unable to provide quat test strips for sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. EHS provided facility with a few test strips until they could obtain their own. 10- DAY VR. -0.5-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 heavy dust build up on walls near second seafood prep unit, behind ticket monitor. Moore frequent cleaning is recommended.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed personal items stored with facility food. -CDI- PIC relocated items. **REPEAT** -1-