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NameMAMAS PIZZA EXPRESS OF CORNELIUS
Address19741 S MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsTPHC - Sliced Pizza, Pizza Sauce Muscles are received frozen

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed a spray bottle of glass cleaner and a wash cloth hung on the side of a hand wash sink. CDI - Items were removed.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed two dented cans on the storage rack. CDI - Items were removed to be returned to the supplier.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready-to-eat salads in the walk-in cooler.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed and employee washing dishes with <50ppm Quat sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink. CDI - Sanitizer was emptied and re-dispensed at the correct concentration.
17 0 Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food No No No 3-701.11(A) Food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. -P Observed one tomato with microbial growth in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No Yes No REPEAT 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. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed open packages of capicola and prosciutto without date marks. Significant improvements made from previous inspection.
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. Observed house flies in the back storage area.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed ramekins being used to scoop spices. Observed grill utensils in a container of 96 degree water.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a “house hold use only” chest freezer and blender. Observed rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed a spray hose (turned on) connected to a faucet with an ASSE 1001 backflow prevention device which is not rated for continuous pressure. CDI - Water was turned off.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash can in either restroom.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.11 An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and sloped to drain. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed the recycling dumpster and grease bin stored on gravel. Observed open dumpster doors. Observed the bottom of the dumpster rusting out with visible cracks and openings.