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NameBIG BITEZ GRILL
Address20430 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/6/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEstablishment packages banana pudding and cheesecake cups for self-service with no labeling. A sign stating “Please ask cashier about allergens and ingredients for packaged foods” was added to the reach-in cooler.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed a missing hand wash sign in the men’s restroom.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw meat stored above cooked rice in the bottom of a prep cooler. CDI - Rice was moved to the top shelf.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed 45 degree gyro meat that had been cooling since 8/4/25 in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 94 degree cooked onions beside the grill. CDI - Onions were voluntarily discarded.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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. 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 Observed an open container of dolmates with no date mark. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed motor oil stored on a shelf above a prep surface. CDI - Motor oil was removed.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed gyro meat attempting to cool in deep plastic tubs in the walk-in cooler. Observed 90 degree gyro meat cooling on the counter. Owner stated that it sits their to cool before going in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Gyro meat from 8/4/25 was voluntarily discarded. 90 degree gyro meat was brought to the walk-in cooler and placed in a thin pan to rapidly cool.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed wiping cloths stored on top of breaded onion rings in the walk-in cooler. Observed a container of chicken on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on top of prep surfaces.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed a ramekin being used to scoop rice in the prep cooler.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 a knife stored in a gap between prep cooler units.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed cups stacked high and out of their sleeves next to the check-out counter.
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. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a prep cooler cutting board with deep stains. Observed chipping paint on the walk-in cooler shelves.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Observed no back flow prevention device on the hose next to the grill. Observed a pre-rinse spray hose hanging well below the flood rim. CDI - Hose next to the grill was removed. Pre-rinse spray hose was hung up on a ring.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed open dumpster doors and a missing drain plug for the recycling dumpster.