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NamePINKY`S WESTSIDE GRILL
Address1600 W MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/3/2024
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEHS observed facility had removed handwashing sink at grill area. Per PIC, facility had spoken with plans/permitting senior, Landon, about removing sink temporarily and stated that sink would be re-installed 12/10/2024. EHS will conduct follow up visit to ensure that sink has been re-installed. If not, permit action may be taken. EHS observed raw fish stored on bottom shelf of lowboy and raw burgers stored on top. Raw fish was not directly stored under burgers. EHS recommended PIC move raw fish to top shelf and raw beef to bottom shelf to avoid potential contamination. PIC relocated items.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 boiled turkey between 42-43F, housemade spicy ranch at 45F, cut lettuce at 45F, sliced cheeses between 42-45F and raw turkey at 43F. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC or freezer to cool back down. -0- 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed 4 containers of cut lettuce prepared today cooling in WIC with lids and plastic coverings at a low rate. Observed 3F change in veggie burger mix prepared today. Items were found cooling in bus tub, tightly packed with no active stirring. CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC removed lids and placed items on sheet trays to facilitate rapid cooling. **REPEAT** -1- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed stickers on washed avocados and limes. -CDI- PIC removed. -0-
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking with dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC unstacked items to allow them to properly air dry. **REPEAT** -1-