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NameDILWORTH NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL
Address911 E MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/19/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Paper towels out at 1 hand washing sink during inspection. Hand washing sinks must be equipped with paper towels for employee hand washing. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser. 0 pts.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Can opener blade had multi-day buildup on it. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CDI - Can opener blade taken to dish machine to be re-washed. 0 pts. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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. 6 pans of beer cheese measured 100-115F in walk-in cooler. PIC stated they began cooling around 1.5 hours ago. 30 minutes later the beer cheese still measured 70-95F. CDI - Beer cheese discarded. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Beer cheese in hot holding unit measured 110F. TCS foods in hot holding shall measure at least 135F. CDI - Cook reheated beer cheese to above 165F. 0 pts. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Ham, American cheese, shredded cheese and provolone cheese in drawer cooler measured 44-49F. Buffalo dip in upright cooler measured 45-46F. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - PIC moved items to freezer to rapidly cool. Buffalo dip was warm because it was portioned 3 hours ago and the items in drawer cooler were warm because the drawer wasn’t being closed all the way during lunch. Kept at half credit due to no increase in severity from last inspection. REPEAT 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 Beer cheese was cooling in deep metal pans in walk-in cooler. Use ice bath, ice wand, or shallow pans to rapidly cool TCS foods after cooking or preparation. CDI - Beer cheese did not reach 70F within 2 hours of cooking so it was discarded. REPEAT For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Some small flies observed near dish machine area. Maintain premises free from pests. 0 pts.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, raw food, etc. shall be cleaned before use, throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils, and at least every 24 hours if used. Lime buildup in dish machine. De-lime dish machine. 0 pts.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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. Clean inside refrigeration units on line, shelves throughout, sides of cooking equipment, etc. More thorough cleaning needed in kitchen. REPEAT
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Grout between floor tiles is worn in some areas in kitchen. Re-grout where needed. 0 pts.