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NameLODGE, THE
Address7725 COLONY RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0.50 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no written procedures for Bodily Fluid Clean Up during inspection. CDI - EHS provided. 0.5 pts. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed multiple dented cans being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection. CDI - PIC removed. 0 pts.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed mechanical dish machine dispensing at 0ppm chlorine during inspection. Facility switched to single use items for customers and three compartment sink for employee utensils. Maintenance contacted during inspection. 72 hour VR required. 1.5 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed broccoli casserole and mac and cheese in steamwell holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. Items had been reheated then placed in steamwell 20 minutes prior. CDI - PIC reheated both items to 165F before placing back in hot holding. Steamwell turned up to support proper hot holding throughout shift. 1.5 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 .
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate Yes No No 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin probed thermometer on site during inspection. CDI - PIC acquired during inspection. 0 pts.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed various containers of food being stored directly on the floor during inspection. Ensure all food is stored at least six inches above the ground. 0 pts.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocados still donning their produce stickers while in pantry prep unit. CDI - PIC removed avocados and washed. 0 pts.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed various heavily damaged cutting boards being stored as clean in dish pit area. Repair or replacement necessary. 0.5 pts.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee belongings being stored above prep units and in conjunction with customer foods on back dry storage shelf during inspection. Ensure employee belongings are stored in proper locations. Repeat. 1 pt.