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NamePINKY`S WESTSIDE GRILL
Address1600 W MOREHEAD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/31/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsEHS observed frozen fries, frozen tater tots and frozen sweet potato fries being held out to use for frying. Items were all within in temperature control at 32F or below. PIC stated that items are kept out all day. EHS advised PIC to consistently monitor temperatures of these items to ensure they do not rise above 41F and/or to use TPHC if needed. EHS provided TPHC form.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper handwashing procedures and PIC directed employee to rewash hands and food employee properly rewashed hands. -0- For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
10 0 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 PIC use handsink to dump a drink. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handsink. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at handsink at cook/grill line. -CDI- EHS provided signage. -0-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed house made sauces containing TCS ingredients in prep unit above 41F. Observed onions in buttermilk on ice bath above 41F. -CDI- PIC placed items in freezer to cool back down. EHS educated PIC on filling sauce bottles halfway, maintaining them at the bottom of the unit or maintaining them on time. **REPEAT** -1.5- 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 items prepared today such as cut romaine lettuce, spring mix and guacamole (contains cut tomatoes) cooling in prep unit. Observed cut romaine lettuce and spring mix cooling in WIC with protective coverings. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC placed items in WIC and removed protective coverings 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 .
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored above retail items under prep tables and at dry storage area. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-