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NameNEW SOUTH KITCHEN & BAR
Address8140 PROVIDENCE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No Yes 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed tags retained for mussels which were sold without the date of sale recorded on the tag. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed build up on interior surface of bulk ice machine. Clean as needed.
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 working squeeze bottles of dressing and vinaigrette being stored unlabeled on shelf above steam table. Label all working containers of food.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of chicken being stored on shelf approximately 2 inches above the floor in walk in cooler. Store food items at least 6 inches above the floor. 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 a dented can of tuna being stored amongst non dented cans in storage shed behind facility. CDI: PIC segregated dented can from the others.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a household chest freezer being used to store ice cream in back prep area. Replace household freezer with ANSI or equivalent freezer. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed lids on prep cooler to right side of cook line missing handles and observed torn gaskets on doors to prep cooler on left side of cook line. Replace missing handles and torn gaskets. 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 non sealed plywood attached to top of stainless steel shelf under steam table. Owner stated he attached plywood to reinforce strength of shelf. Clean plywood and seal with approved sealant. REPEAT.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 grout worn away from in between floor tiles towards right side of cook line. Replace worn away floor grout.