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NameLORENZO`S PIZZERIA
Address16721 ORCHARD STONE RN
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEHS and PIC filled out updated TPHC forms together during inspection for top portion of prep unit used for pizza toppings and slices of pizzas kept at front of store.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 chemical dishwasher at 0ppm chlorine at time of inspection. CDI- PIC called Ecolab and technician came to service dish washer while EHS was on-site and replaced sanitizer container. EHS observed dishwasher sanitizer at 200ppm before leaving facility. -1.5-
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 cooked eggplant, 4 containers of cut meatball, sliced ham, and ricotta in prep unit cold holding above 41F. At the time of temperatures being taken for those food items, ambient of cooler was 54F and cooler was observed having many containers in the unit preventing adequate airflow. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded out of temperature TCS foods and it was observed that once more space was made in prep unit to allow for adequate airflow prep unit ambient lowered to 39F. PIC also had maintenance come out during inspection to lower the temperature of the prep unit while EHS was on site. -1.5-
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 many small flying insects throughout facility. 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed 2 sticky insect strips located directly over prep tables with many pests stuck to strips. PIC instructed employee to replace and move strips away from food prep surfaces to preclude potential contamination. -0-
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 cardboard lining shelves in WIC, storage racks, and along the flooring around fryers/stove. Replace cardboard with nonabsorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable surface or resurface all racks. -0-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed shared dumpsters open at time of inspection. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug in shared dumpster. -0-
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 ceiling vents throughout facility to have buildup of dust. Increase cleaning frequency. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed missing baseboards in dish area and next to floor stand mixer. -0-