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NameLUIGI`S PIZZA
Address13551 STEELECROFT PY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28278
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
9 2 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 food handler touching and handling RTE pizza bare handed. CDI - EHS instructed food handler to wash and don gloves prior to touching RTE foods and gave education.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand-washing sink in BOH, next to fryer with food debris and buildup. PIC stated they had just gotten done scraping and cleaning fryers this morning and were using the sink for that process. Observed hand-washing sink in FOH with food debris. CDI - EHS instructed PIC to clean and handwashing sink. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed hand-washing sink in men's restroom with no employee hand-washing sign. CDI - PIC was given handwashing signage.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer in 3-comp sink being actively used at 0ppm. PIC indicated that they had recently ran out of bleach. CDI - PIC obtained bleach and corrected ppm.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed large vat of pizza sauce in WIC stored on the floor datemarked 5/17 cold holding at 42-43F. PIC stirred pizza sauce with no temperature change. CDI - PIC discarded vat of pizza sauce. Observed cooked penne and spaghetti noodles from 5/15 in lowboy cooler cold holding above 41F . CDI - PIC discarded both items. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed secondary white spray b of degreaser below 3-comp sink with no label. CDI - PIC labeled bottle degreaser.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed two in-use wet wiping cloths, one by pizza prep table and one on table next to FOH drink cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded wet wiping cloths.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed large vat of pizza sauce in WIC with scoop handle directly in sauce.
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 microwave used for re-heating foods with rust build up. PIC will obtain new microwave and discontinue use.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed outside dumpster with no drain plug. PIC will obtain drain plug. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed outside dumpster with doors ajar. CDI - Doors were closed.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 walls with food splash and food debris throughout facility. More frequent cleaning of walls and ceilings required.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed in WIC with employee foods and drinks stored above food intended for customer sale. CDI - PIC placed employee items in designated tub designated for employees on lower shelf.