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NameBIG BITEZ GRILL
Address20430 WEST CATAWBA AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 125 chicken breasts on the grill. CDI - Heat was turned on and product was reheated to 165 degrees.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No REPEAT 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed three spray bottles of chemical without labels. CDI - Bottles were labeled during inspection.
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 several bins of flour or sugar without labels.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No REPEAT 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. 3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice. Observed wiping cloths stored on top of onion rings. Observed house made boiled eggs stored in water in the prep 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 a prep surface.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed missing caulk for the 3-compartment sink. Observed chipping paint for the walk-in cooler shelves.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed a missing drain plug for the recycling dumpster. No points taken due to owner calling landlord to replace the dumpster plug.