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NameWHISKEY WAREHOUSE
Address1221 THE PLAZA
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/13/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

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 cooling rack blocking hand sink. CDI Rack moved. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towel at hand sink. CDI Paper towels were replaced.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed meat balls in freezer with no cover.
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 Dish machine was testing at 0 ppm. Facility has ordered more santizer. CDI Filled up three comp sink with quat sanitizer to submerge dishes in after washing in dishwasher. 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 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up on white plastic on ice machine. Clean with more frequency.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several items in prep top across from fryers holding above 41F. CDI lid was closed and items began to cool rapidly. Ensure between uses, lid is closed on prep tops. 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 .
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 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 single use cup with no handle being used as scoop for slaw.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.Observed pool of water in RIC across from three comp sink. Repeat No escalation, prior issue resolved.
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 water pooling in bottom of RIC in prep area across from three comp sink. Food debris observed in bottom of reach in freezer in prep area.
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 lid on dumpster open.
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 some build up along edges of floor and under equipment. Clean with more frequency.