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NameHAWTHORNE`S N.Y. PIZZA & BAR
Address1701 E 7TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/9/2025
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
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a few pans of different cooked pastas cold holding above 41F inside the lowboy cooler of the pasta station (see temp chart). EHS observed these were all on the left side of the unit, but ambient air temp was reading 41F. Date labels for these items showed that they were not prepared today, and PIC stated these are kept in this unit to cold hold overnight. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all pans of cooked pastas that were temping above 41F, and called a repairman right away to come check on the unit. All other TCS food items in this same unit were temping at or below 41F (see temp chart). For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
37 1 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 three unlabeled bottles stored at the make line. PIC stated one bottle is white wine, one bottle is olive oil, and the other bottle is vodka. Keep all working containers of food labeled for easy identification.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No 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 the left interior wall inside the lowboy cooler in the pizza station, damaged and exposing the material underneath the smooth surface, no longer making it easily cleanable. PIC stated he will get interior wall replaced ASAP. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed re-caulking needed at the prep sink by the WIC in dough room/take-out area. Re-caulk prep sink.
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 dust buildup and debris accumulation on shelves throughout the facility. Observed minor pink slime buildup on kickplate inside ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-201.16 (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable. Observed the edging on the left side of the wall of can wash fallen off, exposing absorbent material underneath. PIC stated the edging recently fell off and showed EHS where the edging was stored. Re-attach edging or replace with new edging so that surface is smooth and easily cleanable. 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 oil buildup on the ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Increase cleaning frequency.