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NameBURGER KING #739
Address1519 E 4TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility getting bought out by another corporation, PIC states transition will not go into effect until a few years (facility currently under 2 separate LLCs). EHS provided PIC with updated Employee Health Policy which includes flow chart of restriction and exclusion.

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 vomit and diarrhea cleanup. CDI: EHS provided PIC with vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures for employees to follow at the facility. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food employee wash hands at the handsink then turn faucets off with their bare hands. CDI: PIC had food employee re-wash hands and turn off faucets using a protective barrier.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the handsink located next to the veggie prep sink. CDI: Food employee refilled paper towel dispenser immediately.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed multiple cases of unwashed tomatoes stored above two cases of pre-washed cut lettuce bags, inside the WIC. Ensure all employees are trained on proper storage order to prevent contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes 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 one case of commercially made pickles that were stored directly on the floor inside the WIC. CDI: PIC had food employee remove pickles off of the floor and place onto a crate.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one food employee actively engaging in food prep without the use of a hair restraint. Ensure all food employees engaged in food prep have some sort of hair restraint to prevent contamination.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed heavy water leak at the hot water faucet on the left hand side of the faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. PIC stated there is a work order in to have water leak repaired.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug in the dumpster. EHS advised PIC to contact waste company "Forever Clean" to have drain plug replaced.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 a loose floor metal plate located near the entrance into the dry storage area. Repair metal plate to prevent potential hazards.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed two lightbulbs out in the hood system. Replace with new lightbulbs.