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NameBIG BITEZ GRILL
Address20430 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/29/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsNote: sign on door indicating facility is closing from July 4th-July 18th for a “family vacation”. Sign indicates that facility will return to normal hours after July 18th.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee drink stored on prep table, directly next to food and cooking equipment.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a few unmarked chemical bottles stored in generic “ZEP” bottles. PIC identified as grill cleaner and degreaser, stated that the labels keep fading off with marker. CDI- bottles marked during inspection. EHS suggested using tape, stickers, another method to mark bottles to avoid marker fading away. REPEAT.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed buckets of food on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. REPEAT.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes on prep surfaces during inspection. EHS suggested having additional buckets filled with sanitizer in kitchen area to avoid having wet cloths on prep surfaces.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 to-go boxes, to-go cups in boxes stored on the floor near bathrooms. PIC stated he has been stocking up on these products because of issues in the supply chain. REPEAT.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting board attached to prep unit with deep grooves and staining, no longer smooth and easily cleanable, in need of replacement or resurfacing.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 gaskets on low reach in unit (with green doors) with black buildup, in need of cleaning.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 flooring in kitchen with significant tile damage. REPEAT.