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NameFIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
Address6801 NORTHLAKE MALL DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed bar employee preparing pineapple jar and handling them without gloves. CDI pineapples handled discarded and gloves donned. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
15 1.50 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 ribs stored on top of a box of fully cooked chicken, observed raw top round stored at the top of the cooling rack, observed seared tuna that was being portioned and sliced at the same sink as raw potatoes will be washed. CDI items relocated. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed grill employees going in and out of the walk in cooler to restock and pull food for service and continue working with the same gloves. CDI hands washed and gloves changed.
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. Observed French toast plates, salad bowls on line, and plates with leftover food debris. CDI items moved to sink for cleaning. 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 0 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 leftover prime rib roast from the night before at 48F-44F. CDI product 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed grill prep top holding TCS items above 41F. PIC checked unit and observed unit was on a tripped circuit. Unit turned back on to bring temps down. CDI items discarded. Observed walk in unit at 45F and holding leftover items above 41F. General Manager called emergency line to check unit for today. Vendor will be onsite within an hour and items started to move from walk in unit to other refrigeration to drop temperatures. Will follow up to check unit in the morning. 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 Observed roast beef from the night before in covered pan in walk in unit. PIC stated it is usually placed in walk in freezer for a while to cool. But no one log cooling for product last night or this morning. Observed diced tomatoes, portioned pickled onions, shredded cheese, corn mix, and other items prepared this afternoon 11am and covered and stacked to cool in walk in. CDI items moved to freezer and uncovered. 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 .
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees in the kitchen preparing food with watches on. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee slicing pineapple without a hair restraint.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed salad bowls and containers on dry rack wet stacked.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in unit not capable of holding TCS items at 41F and below.
49 0.50 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 breading rack by salad prep station in need of cleaning, shelving at clean dish sotrage, and racks in walk in in need of cleaning.